Director of Manufacturing
Director of Manufacturing
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22-04-2025
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1 Vacancy
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22-04-2025
Job Description
Gantri is seeking a resultsdriven Director of Manufacturing to lead operations across our two Bay Area manufacturing facilities. This is a key leadership role responsible for scaling and optimizing production to meet demand while maintaining rigorous standards in quality efficiency and inventory accuracy. Youll oversee a 24/5 production schedule across multiple teams and shifts driving continuous improvement accountability and performance at every stage.
This role collaborates closely with Supply Chain Product Engineering and Quality to ensure seamless material flow and process control. Ideal candidates will have a track record of operational leadership in highmix and highvolume fastpaced environments and a deep familiarity with MRP systems lean principles and realworld problemsolving on the shop floor.
Core Responsibilities
Production & Operations
- Oversee all manufacturing activity across two sites including planning scheduling and across multiple shifts.
- Ensure daily production targets ontime delivery >95 and yield standards are consistently met or exceeded.
- Continuously improve line efficiency cycle time and schedule adherence through data analysis and root cause correction.
- Partner with Supply Chain on material availability lead times and supplier quality management.
Team Leadership
- Lead and support 3075 production team members including supervisors and shift leads across day and swing shifts.
- Build a culture of accountability respect and high performance through coaching expectations and evaluations.
- Manage staffing levels shift coverage timekeeping and corrective actions.
Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
- Ensure accurate inventory tracking (via FIFO cycle counts MRP) reducing excess stock and stockouts.
- Align production with SKUlevel forecasts from CX Product and Marketing teams.
- Apply lean manufacturing and Kanban principles to optimize throughput and minimize waste.
Quality & Compliance
- Partner with Quality to enforce process controls and reduce defects through SPC MRB reviews and corrective actions 8D/CAR).
- Maintain compliance with all configuration and quality system requirements.
- Champion operational standardization documentation and crosstraining protocols.
Qualifications
- 7 years in manufacturing leadership preferably in highmix highvelocity environments.
- Proven experience managing multishift teams across multiple facilities.
- Strong command of inventory systems material planning (MRP) and supply chain workflows.
- Expertise in lean manufacturing workflow design and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Fluency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with production software and ERP/MRP systems (e.g. NetSuite Fishbowl).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work crossfunctionally and lead from the front.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Technology Operations or related field.
- Experience with facility expansion and/or relocation is a plus.
Preferred
What We Value
- Driving Impact You measure success through realworld outcomes not activity.
- Thinking Critically You use data and logic to inform every decision.
- Championing Change You adapt quickly and lead others through transformation.
- Moving Fast You prioritize action and agility.
- Empowering AntiFragility You build resilient teams that get stronger under pressure.
A Pioneer Spirit Youre energized by building new systems and doing what hasnt been done before.
$176000 $215000 a year
Medical dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Monthly team lunches and wellness perks
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
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