Gantri · 15 hours ago
Production Lead
San Leandro, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$84K/yr - $102K/yr
2+ years expGantri is the first digital manufacturer for design, operating a California-based Digital Factory where technology and craftsmanship come together. The Production Lead is a hands-on leader responsible for executing daily production operations while directly supporting and developing production teams.
3D PrintingFurnitureLightingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Work directly on the production floor alongside operators to support daily output and maintain flow
Step in as needed to unblock work, rebalance labor, and resolve real-time issues
Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in alignment with SOPs
Model strong floor behavior and standards through direct participation
Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to production operators
Train and upskill team members across stations and processes
Reallocate people in real time based on workload, skill level, and priorities
Address performance issues promptly and respectfully
Participate in performance reviews and provide input on employee growth and readiness
Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and recurring issues across departments
Monitor throughput, WIP, yields, and machine status via dashboards and floor observation
Make practical, real-time adjustments to staffing, sequencing, or priorities
Escalate quality, safety, or equipment concerns with context and recommendations
Surface systemic issues and contribute to longer-term improvements
Serve as a clear communication bridge between production teams and management
Lead daily check-ins and support clean shift handoffs
Contribute to daily production reporting and documentation
Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, Facilities, and HR to resolve issues
Review and complete employee timecards, including overtime notes, missed lunches, and absences
Support inventory checks, receiving, and reporting of deliveries
Assist with incident reporting, safety documentation, and required records
Qualification
Required
2–3 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or operations environment
Demonstrated hands-on floor experience working directly with hourly teams
Experience leading or guiding teams in real time (formal supervisor title not required)
Ability to balance execution, quality, safety, and people needs under pressure
Comfort influencing outcomes both with and without formal authority
Strong judgment in fast-paced, partially defined environments
Clear, direct, and respectful communication style
Familiarity with SOP-driven manufacturing and safety standards
Comfortable using production dashboards, timekeeping systems, and basic tools (Google Workspace, etc.)
Valid CA Driver's License
Standing and walking on the production floor for extended periods (8+ hours)
Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
Repetitive motion and use of hands for demonstrations or inspections
Ability to respond quickly to safety or operational issues
Preferred
Curiosity about 3D printing and digital manufacturing
Familiarity with tools like Notion, Slack, Asana, or Grafana
Experience in startup or evolving manufacturing environments
Exposure to continuous improvement or lean concepts
Company
Gantri
Digital manufacturer for furniture
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-02-28Seed
Leadership Team
Ian Yang
Founder & CEO
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