Gantri · 14 hours ago
Director of Operations
San Leandro, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGantri is building a new manufacturing paradigm for furniture, and they are seeking a Director of Operations to oversee their manufacturing operations, supply chain, and facilities. The role involves creating scalable systems, leading a high-performing operations team, and ensuring continuous improvement in factory performance and supply chain strategy.
3D PrintingFurnitureLightingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end factory performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and throughput
Identify and eliminate bottlenecks across production flow, labor, equipment, and materials
Establish clear operational metrics (OEE, throughput, yield, scrap, labor efficiency, unit cost) and run the factory to numbers
Drive continuous improvement using structured methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, theory of constraints, etc.)
Scale production volume and SKU complexity without linear increases in headcount or overhead
Partner closely with engineering teams to improve manufacturing flow and efficiency through software, automation, and robotics
Translate engineering capabilities into stable, repeatable production systems on the factory floor
Own supply chain strategy and execution, including sourcing, vendor management, inventory planning, and BOM cost control
Build resilient supply chains that balance cost, quality, lead time, and risk
Partner with engineering and materials teams to industrialize new materials and components
Anticipate and manage cost volatility (materials, tariffs, logistics) with data-driven decision making
Design Gantri’s manufacturing system to be modular, documented, and repeatable
Prepare the factory, processes, tooling, software workflows, and operating playbooks for replication across multiple production sites
Define the standards required to launch new facilities with predictable performance on cost, quality, and throughput
Work cross-functionally to ensure new sites can be stood up efficiently without degrading operational excellence
Build, lead, and develop high-performing operations teams across manufacturing, supply chain, and facilities
Create clear career paths, progression frameworks, and skill development for frontline workers and managers
Establish a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement on the factory floor
Be a visible, trusted leader in the factory—respected by operators, engineers, and executives alike
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in operations leadership roles
Held senior leadership positions (Director / Head of Operations or equivalent) at operationally complex, technology-driven companies
Experience in industries such as automated warehousing or fulfillment, construction tech, EV, advanced manufacturing, robotics, or similar
Proven track record of scaling operations while improving cost, quality, and reliability
Hands-on experience running factories or large-scale physical operations
An exceptional operator who is deeply fluent in numbers, metrics, and systems
Equally strong on the factory floor and in the boardroom
Calm, rigorous, and decisive in complex, fast-moving environments
Obsessed with root causes, not symptoms
A builder of teams and leaders, not just processes
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401k
Paid vacation days and paid holidays
Access to 3D printers for your personal projects
Monthly team lunches
And much more
Company
Gantri
Digital manufacturer for furniture
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-02-28Seed
Leadership Team
Ian Yang
Founder & CEO
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