Head of Hardware Production and Supply Chain Operations
Core
Lead end-to-end hardware production, logistics, and inventory operations to scale manufacturing while ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
Role type
Senior leadership manufacturing and supply chain operations manager
Builds
Hardware products (3D printing/additive manufacturing) and global supply chain logistics
Domain
Hardware manufacturing / Additive manufacturing / Global logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, Supply chain management, Team building and development, Safety compliance (OSHA), Quality control and continuous improvement, Budget and cost management, Lean manufacturing principles, Logistics and inventory control, Cross-functional collaboration, Strategic planning
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma certification, ISO 9001 experience, 3D printing/additive manufacturing background, ERP/MRP systems proficiency, DFM/DFA knowledge, International trade compliance expertise
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, OSHA regulations, ISO 9001 standards
Responsibilities
Recruit and develop manufacturing and logistics teams, Champion safety-first culture and conduct audits, Own product quality and yield metrics, Manage production budgets and cost targets, Lead global logistics and inventory accuracy, Partner with Engineering on design-for-manufacturability, Report KPIs to senior leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight