--- title: 'Production & Delivery Manager at Lightspeed' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/production-delivery-manager-lightspeed-northbrook-rfwv1dqgm9an' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-05' --- # Production & Delivery Manager at Lightspeed - **Company:** Lightspeed - **Location:** Northbrook, IL - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-11-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/lightspeed/7890f05e-6d97-43f0-8cc3-909033adc82b ## Job description ## About LightSpeed LightSpeed Build Technologies is revolutionizing the construction industry through AI-powered robotics. Our flagship systems—BRUTE for automated wall panel manufacturing and DEX for on-site collaborative construction—are addressing the global housing crisis by delivering unprecedented speed, precision, and affordability in homebuilding. Lightspeed Build Technologies · Full-time · Onsite in Northbrook, IL Position Overview We are moving from proven pilots into our first production runs, and we need one person to make sure our product gets made and gets where it needs to go. As our Production & Delivery Manager, you will run our factory floor across several jobs at once, from materials coming in the door to finished panels going out on a truck. This is a hands-on, on-the-floor leadership role. Factory laborers and temporary crews will report to you, and you will work daily with our engineering team and robotics technician to keep the line running, fix what breaks and turn every project into a repeatable process. ## Key Responsibilities Production & Crew Leadership - Plan and run the daily and weekly production schedule across multiple jobs, balancing labor, equipment and materials - Lead, train and schedule factory laborers and temporary crews, and coordinate with our staffing agencies - Own floor operations and safety, including material handling, machine moves and crane lifts - Run quality checks and keep rework low, escalating issues to engineering with a proposed fix Metrics & Continuous Improvement - Own a production scoreboard: throughput, schedule attainment, rework hours, downtime, quality issues and safety - Report results weekly and lead the conversation about what to fix next - Find bottlenecks, standardize what works into written work instructions, and build cross-training so the line does not depend on one person - Coordinate preventive maintenance with our robotics technician so it happens between production runs Materials & Procurement - Order, receive and track materials against each job's bill of materials, working from the buyout our Preconstruction & Procurement Specialist sets up - Manage inventory and critical spares, and stage materials so production never waits - Help put a purchase order and receiving process in place for repeat orders Shipping & Delivery - Plan outbound loads, loading sequence and near-site storage, and get product to the job site on time - Coordinate deliveries with site teams and make sure what we ship matches what we promised Required Qualifications - 5+ years running production, manufacturing or construction logistics, including 2+ years leading crews or team leads - Track record of hitting output targets while holding the line on safety and quality - Experience managing several projects at once, with production scheduling, materials, inventory and inbound/outbound logistics - Comfortable with data: you set targets, track them and act on them - Comfortable coordinating temp labor, trucking and equipment vendors - Thrives in early-stage ambiguity and can build structure while running the work - Able to work on-site in Northbrook, IL, five days a week ## Preferred Qualifications - Prefab, panelized or modular construction experience - Hardware, automation or robotics manufacturing experience - Lean or continuous-improvement training (for example kaizen events or standard work) - Forklift or crane coordination and rigging awareness; OSHA 30 - Experience launching a new line or facility ## How We Hire A short intro call, conversations with our engineering and operations leads, and a walk through our Northbrook factory. ## Why Join LightSpeed - Run production at a company building homes with robots - Build the factory playbook from the ground up as we scale - Work side by side with the engineers who design the system - Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Employment Relationship This position is at-will, meaning either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice. ## Equal Opportunity LightSpeed Build Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. ## About Lightspeed ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Lightspeed uses robotics and AI to manufacture precision-engineered panels and components for residential construction, aiming to build homes faster, smarter, and more affordably. - **Entity Type**: Private (Startup) - **Headquarters**: Northbrook, Illinois, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available (likely 2023-2024 based on current operations) - **Founders**: Biju Kulathakal (serial entrepreneur behind Redbox and Halo Investing) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Construction Technology (Contech), Robotics, AI-Powered Manufacturing - **Target customers**: Homebuilders, real estate developers, construction firms (B2B) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Housing for All" — building homes smarter, faster, and more affordable with robotics and AI. ## Products & Services - **BRUTE Robotic System**: A robotic system designed for heavy-duty construction tasks, targeting a 50% reduction in build time versus traditional methods. - **DEX Robotic System**: A precision robotic system for detailed assembly and finishing work. - **AI-Powered Design & Engineering**: Proprietary AI algorithms that analyze architectural drawings to automatically generate optimized construction sequences, material lists, and robotic instructions. - **Precision-Engineered Panels**: Prefabricated wall and floor panels manufactured to tight tolerances, enabling faster on-site assembly and reduced errors. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Not publicly available (likely pre-revenue or early-stage; funding status unknown) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Founder Biju Kulathakal previously founded Redbox and Halo Investing, suggesting strong investor connections, but no specific investors are named for Lightspeed. - **Growth Signals**: The company is actively hiring (careers page on Ashby), signaling growth. They claim to target 70% reduction in construction errors, 20-30% labor cost savings, and 25% reduction in material waste. ## Competitive Advantages - **Robotic Precision**: Claims tolerances "impossible with manual framing" — a significant differentiator in an industry where quality varies widely. - **Founder Credibility**: Biju Kulathakal has a proven track record building Redbox (a massive kiosk network) and Halo Investing (a fintech platform), suggesting ability to scale. - **Integrated AI-to-Robotics Pipeline**: Full vertical integration from architectural drawing analysis to robotic manufacturing, reducing human error and rework. - **Sustainability Angle**: Precision manufacturing reduces construction waste by ~25%, aligning with ESG trends in real estate. ## Strategic Focus - **Offsite Construction**: The company is riding the McKinsey-predicted trend that 20% of homes will be built offsite in the US by 2030. - **Speed & Labor Reduction**: Core value prop is cutting build time in half and reducing labor dependency — critical as construction labor shortages worsen. - **Scaling Manufacturing**: Likely focused on expanding production capacity at their Northbrook facility and proving the technology with initial clients. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-Driven**: "Housing for All" offers a tangible social impact — helping solve the housing affordability crisis through technology. - **Founder Led**: Working directly with a serial entrepreneur who has scaled companies to national prominence. - **Cutting-Edge Tech**: Hands-on work with robotics, computer vision, AI, and advanced manufacturing — appealing for engineers and operators. - **Early-Stage Impact**: As a likely early-stage company, employees can wear multiple hats and shape the product and culture from the ground up. - **Location**: Northbrook, IL (northern suburb of Chicago) offers a suburban office environment with access to Chicago's talent pool. - **Work Policy**: Not explicitly stated, but the nature of robotics manufacturing suggests a strong on-site presence for hardware roles. **Note**: There is a separate, publicly traded company called Lightspeed Commerce (NYSE: LSPD, TSX: LSPD) that provides POS and e-commerce software. This profile is for Lightspeed (lightspeed.build), the robotics construction startup. Do not confuse the two. ## Sources 1. [lightspeed.build](https://lightspeed.build/) 2. [lightspeed.build/about-us](https://lightspeed.build/about-us) 3. [lightspeed.build/contact-us](https://lightspeed.build/contact-us) 4. 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