Director of Manufacturing Operations

Gridware exists to enhance and protect the mother of all networks: the electrical grid. The grid touches everything, and when it grinds to a halt, the consequences can be dire: wildfires burn, land is destroyed, property is damaged, progress stops, and lives are lost.

Our team engineers an advanced sensing system to continuously analyze both the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. Utilizing high-precision sensor arrays, the system identifies and allows preemptive mitigation of faults. The technology has been proven with utilities to bolster safety, reliability, and reduce customer outage durations. The demand for power will only increase. We protect the grid of today while we build the grid of tomorrow.

Gridware is privately held and backed by the best climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. We are headquartered in the Bay Area in northern California.

Team Overview:

The Manufacturing Operations team oversees the relationship with...

R2Net is a diamond bridal jewelry company with a technology soul. R2Net Inc. is an innovative technology company that provides e-commerce and supply chain platforms to connect the entire span of the diamond industry’s ecosystem, including manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. 

The Production Director at R2Net plays a pivotal role in overseeing the efficient flow of products through our manufacturing process. This detail-oriented individual will ensure operational excellence, establish standard procedures, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Factory team and VP of Production. The goal is to optimize current capabilities, identify expansion opportunities, and contribute to the sustainable development and long-term success of R2Net. Direct responsibilities include overseeing daily calendar of jobs within the factory team, prioritization and workflow on the floor, team management and ownership of KPIs measuring...

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As the leader of Manufacturing Engineering and Operations at Tierra, the Senior Director will play a pivotal leadership role in running our overall manufacturing operations including hands-on manufacturing engineering leadership. This...

Job Opportunity: Director of Manufacturing Operations – Electro-Optical Systems

We are actively seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead our dynamic team in Irvine, focusing on System and Module Manufacturing and Test. This strategic role is centered on managing high-performance electro-optical and opto-mechanical assemblies and laser systems production.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts, ensuring fiscal discipline and performance alignment with the company’s financial objectives.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance gross margins and reduce operational costs through integration efforts across sites, capability optimization, and competitive positioning.
• Champion the technical aspects of optical assembly and light source integration, leveraging specialized knowledge in metrology and system testing.
• Oversee comprehensive capacity planning, coordinating closely...