Senior Director of Manufacturing

About Terabase Energy

Terabase Energy is accelerating the digitalization automation and scaling of utility-scale solar. Our integrated solutionscombining advanced software robotics and field construction technologiesenable faster more efficient and lower-cost deployment of solar power.

Position Overview

The Senior DirectorManufacturingis responsible forleadingall ofTerabasesmanufacturing activities across the organization. This rolehas the potentialtotransform the companys manufacturing functionfromitscurrent startup state to a world class manufacturingorganizationproducing arevolutionaryautomation solutionfor arapidlygrowing domestic and right person willestablishand scale world-class manufacturing capabilities ensuring production of high-quality products that meet cost schedule and performance targets. The role requires a strong operational leader with deep experience in complex electromechanical manufacturing supplier collaboration operational excellence and cross-functional alignment.

This position partners closely with Engineering Supply Chain Quality Product and Field Operations to ensure seamless Design for Manufacturability (DFM) efficient production processes closed-loop learning and reliable on-time delivery tointernal and externalcustomers.

The Senior DirectorManufacturingreports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is based in Woodland California.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Leadership

• Lead all manufacturing operations including in-house production in Woodland and external manufacturing partners.

• Develop and execute the manufacturing strategy to support company growth product roadmap and costobjectives.

• Drive performance management across quality throughput cost safety and delivery metrics.

• Own goods receiving inventory management material flow and picking processes to ensureaccuratetracking proper storage andtimelydelivery of components to manufacturingareas.

• Establish scalable manufacturing processes documentation and systems to support productionrampand long termvolume.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering teams on Design for Manufacturability tooling strategies and smooth transitions from prototype to production.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensurecomponentavailability supplier readiness and proactive risk mitigation.

• Partner with Product Field Operations Quality and Engineering to ensure closed-loop learning feeding field performance data product issues and customer feedback back into design improvements process optimization and manufacturing quality.

• Facilitate transparent communication and rapidissueresolution across development sourcing and manufacturing teams.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure consistent product quality through implementation of robust quality systems including receiving inspection in-process controls testing and final acceptance.

• Partner with Quality onroot-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing issues.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and other operational excellence methodologies.

• Oversee manufacturing readiness reviews process validation qualification and production ramp planning.

People & Organizational Development

• Build and lead a high-performance manufacturing team including production managers technicians and manufacturing engineers.

• Foster a culture of safety accountability quality and continuous improvement.

• Develop training programs standard work and operating procedures to ensure consistent execution across production lines.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop budgets staffing and hiring plans capital expenditure (CapEx) justifications and manufacturing capacity models for the Woodland facility and partner sites.

• Ownmanufacturing KPIs and provide regular updates toexecutiveleadership.

• Evaluate and integratenew technologies automation and systems to scale production efficiently and cost-effectively.

• 12 years of manufacturing experience including leadership of multidisciplinary teams in a hardware or electromechanical product environment.

• Manufacturing experience inelectromechanical systems industrial automation or robotics.

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data analytics tools.

• Demonstrated success scaling productionof complex systemsfrom pilot throughBOM-stablelow-volume manufacturing.

• Strong experience with DFM process development production line design and quality systems.

• Proventrack recordcollaborating with Engineering Supply Chain Product Quality and Operations functions.

• Experience managing contract manufacturers global supply networks and mixed in-house/outsourced production models.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or similar methodologies.

• Strong communication leadership and problem-solving skills.

• Engineering or technical degree; advanced degree or MBA is a plus.

Compensation And Benefits

This role offers a base salary of $180000 $215000 (DOE)

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Within each posted range individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher) dependent on work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous time off and holiday policy

Remote flexibility

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression

401k match

Stock options

Home office set up allowance

And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit hire employ train promote and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race color sex gender age religion or religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability military/ veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another our products the diverse consumers we represent and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at with any staffing-related inquiries.

Required Experience:

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