Production Supervisor

About Burro Burro is the leading robotics company in the world by number of robots working outdoors in the field with real customers. Our mission is to free people from tedious work and solve the critical labor shortages faced by farmers and others that work outdoors. To accomplish our mission, we need a world-class, diverse team where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas. With this in mind, we strive to create a work environment where every employee can be themselves and express their perspective – this enables us to deliver the most creative and innovative solutions to the problems our customers face. Headquartered in Philadelphia with an office in central California, and backed by top AgTech and autonomy investors including S2G, Catalyst, Translink, Cibus, FPrime, Toyota Ventures, FFVC, Xplorer, and Radicle, Burro was created to solve the labor shortages facing farmers using robotics. Burros can be described as Disney’s Wall-E for agriculture — computer-vision-based autonomous ground vehicles designed for carrying, towing, and scouting. With a growing triple-digit fleet deployed commercially across vineyards, nurseries, and berry farms, demand for our product is accelerating rapidly — and so is our team. About the Role We’re seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the assembly and build operations for our growing fleet of autonomous robots. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a structured manufacturing environment, is obsessive about quality, and is passionate about building systems that scale. Initially, this role will be based in Snow Hill, NC for approximately three months to deeply understand our existing production processes, before transitioning to our Philadelphia, PA headquarters as production operations scale there. Core Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations, supervising a small team of assemblers building autonomous robots and other robot accessories.

Execute and continuously improve standardized build processes to ensure repeatable, high-quality output, and exceptional on-time delivery performance.

Maintain and utilize Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to manage build flow, materials, and production data.

Train and mentor production team members on assembly techniques, process adherence, and quality standards.

Partner with engineering and supply chain to identify and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and consistency.

Champion workplace safety, ensuring production processes are safe, incidents are reviewed, and corrective actions are diligently implementedSupport new product introductions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute development builds.

Monitor and report key performance metrics (first pass yield, labor efficiency, quality, throughput, rework rates, etc.) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on mechanical and electrical assembly experience in a production, manufacturing, or assembly team lead or supervisor role.

Experience working with MES and WMS systems or similar process-driven tools.

Demonstrated ability to define, document, and improve build processes in a production environment.

Proven track record of delivering high-quality products on schedule.

Excellent team leadership, communication, and training skills.

Passion for robotics or electric vehicles, manufacturing, and building innovative physical products.

Willingness to spend ~3 months in Snow Hill, NC, followed by relocation to or resume regular work in the Philadelphia, PA area.

Nice-To-Haves

Prior startup or scale-up experience.

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Machinery experience – producing, maintaining, and repairing complex systems.

Perks

Competitive salary and benefits (medical/dental/vision)

Company-sponsored life insurance

401(k) plan

Generous early-stage equity

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave