Manager of Manufacturing

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Brightpick is a fast-growing warehouse robotics company headquartered in Bratislava. We design and manufacture a full fleet of autonomous mobile robots deployed in fulfilment centres across Europe and North America. As we scale our production to hundreds of robots per year, we are looking for a driven and experienced Manager of Manufacturing to lead our operations end-to-end.

You will own the core manufacturing operation — from assembly and quality to warehouse management and production planning. Procurement and logistics are handled by dedicated teams; your job is to work closely with them to keep the production line running smoothly and on schedule. You will lead a hands-on manufacturing team and be directly accountable for scaling Brightpick's production capacity while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Location
Bratislava

Type of employment
Full-time

Salary (brutto)
From 2300 €/month based on your experience and skills

Core responsibilities:

Manufacturing & Production

• Lead and technically supervise the assembly and calibration team
• Develop documents and continuously improve production processes and work instructions
• Manage the product changes implementation process
• Oversee commissioning and testing of manufactured robots
• Drive production scheduling in close collaboration with project and engineering teams
• Approve workflows and maintain production tooling

Quality

• Implement and uphold quality standards for inbound materials and finished products
• Internal warranty deviations, repairs, and supplier complaint resolution
• Define and track quality KPIs; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions

Warehouse & Inventory

• Manage warehouse operations and stock across all locations
• Conduct regular inventory audits of materials and fixed assets
• Admin SAP — implement and maintain processes and data integrity
• Coordinate inventory reporting with the finance department

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Close cooperation with the Procurement team to ensure parts availability and on-time delivery
• Cooperation with service team about spare parts manufacturing and delivery
• Work with Logistics on shipping schedules, documentation, and customs requirements
• Serve as the manufacturing voice in cross-departmental planning and escalation processes

People Leadership

• Set and track SMART goals for team members; conduct regular 1-on-1s and performance reviews
• Foster motivation, accountability and a culture of continuous improvement
• Drive recruitment, onboarding and attendance management for the manufacturing team

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing a manufacturing or production operation
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system (SAP or equivalent platforms)
• Strong technical understanding of electromechanical assembly processes
• Building and leading high-performing cross functional team
• Ability to collaborate effectively with procurement, logistics, warehouse, R&D and sales teams
• Structured, data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Excellent communication skills — able to bridge technical and business stakeholders
• Fluent in Slovak or Czech; working English required

Nice to Have:

• Experience in robotics, automation, or hardware manufacturing
• Familiarity with customs and international freight operations
• Lean / Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodology background

Benefits:

• Daily breakfast in the office
• Option of working from home/hybrid work (in case the position allows it)
• Flexible work schedule (in case the position allows it)
• Sick days
• Parking for everyone, bike storage with showers and changing rooms on site at our HQ
• Rooftop terrace with nice view of Bratislava
• Dog friendly office
• Multisport Card
• Referral program

Additional benefits you can choose from after 1st year:

• Multisport Card (with company contribution)
• Contribution to a recreation stay
• Year-round healthcare access at ProCare
• Supplementary pension contribution (III pilier)
• Brain boost - budget for professional development
• Annual public transportation pass
• E-Shop voucher to buy anything you might need