Production Manager

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Who We Are:
At Acrylic, we’re on a mission to build the fine art creation tools of the future and make art accessible to all while making it easier for creators to earn a living. We leverage robotics and machine learning to enable visual artists to produce textured artwork made with real paint on canvas — at scale.

Paintings can take weeks to make by hand. To earn a decent living, artists have to charge thousands for each piece. This means artists must often choose between two options: trying to reach the upper-class elite through galleries or undercharging for their work while working a second job to make ends meet. This means the general public is priced out of the art world and artists are limited to a niche audience.

We’re on a mission to change that binary. Our technology lets artists make limited-edition painted replicas of original pieces. Artists can have our tech make full reproductions or use it as part of their creative process. They’re able to scale and generate orders of magnitude more profit per design and can make their work accessible to the general public.

Getting there means developing a new way to digitize the painting process. Our technology tracks how an artist makes each piece and we train robots to replay each brushstroke using real paint on canvas — a robotic extension of the artist’s hands. Welcome to Acrylic!

*Duties and Responsibilities *

This winter is an exciting time for Acrylic! We’re fresh off of a year of hardcore tech development and we’re gearing up our production capabilities to launch all sorts of collections and projects. You’ll play a key role in the ongoing operations at Acrylic Robotics ensuring we hit our production goals and projects. As a Production Manager, you will:

• Develop production plans and schedules to meet project deadlines and align with company objectives
• Implement and refine manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Establish and enforce quality control standards for the manufacturing process
• Oversee the allocation of resources, including materials, manpower, and equipment to meet production targets
• Analyze production data and performance to identify trends and areas for improvement.

What we are looking for

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Previous experience with leadership
• Strong technical communication skills
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement practices
• Excellent rigor and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field

Nice to haves:

• Previous experience with robotics
• Previous experience leading teams
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Hands-on experience with painting or fine arts