About the Role
Gantri is building a new manufacturing paradigm for furniture: digital, on-demand, and design-led. The Director of Operations will own the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of Gantri’s manufacturing operations, supply chain, and facilities.
This is a highly quantitative and people-centric role. You will be responsible for turning complexity into repeatable, scalable systems—while building a world-class operations team with clear career paths and high accountability.
You will report to the CEO and work closely with product, engineering, and commercial leaders.
You will own Manufacturing Operations
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
You will own Supply Chain
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
You will own Manufacturing System Scale & Replication
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
You will own Shaping Your Team
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
What Success Looks Like
Factory performance is predictable, measurable, and continuously improving
Unit economics improve quarter over quarter through efficiency gains, not shortcuts
Bottlenecks are proactively identified and resolved before they constrain growth
Engineering-driven improvements reliably translate into production gains
The manufacturing system is ready to be replicated across new sites with confidence
The operations team is engaged, motivated, and growing into increasingly senior roles
Who You Are
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
Background & Experience
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
Why Gantri?
Join a company reimagining manufacturing and empowering the next generation of designers and design brands.
Be part of a high-impact, design-driven organization creating a new industry.
Lead design across both digital and physical experiences in a fast-growing, purpose-driven environment.
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits.
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
$190,000 - $225,000 a year
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This is a highly quantitative and people-centric role. You will be responsible for turning complexity into repeatable, scalable systems—while building a world-class operations team with clear career paths and high accountability.
You will report to the CEO and work closely with product, engineering, and commercial leaders.
You will own Manufacturing Operations
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
You will own Supply Chain
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
You will own Manufacturing System Scale & Replication
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
You will own Shaping Your Team
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
What Success Looks Like
Factory performance is predictable, measurable, and continuously improving
Unit economics improve quarter over quarter through efficiency gains, not shortcuts
Bottlenecks are proactively identified and resolved before they constrain growth
Engineering-driven improvements reliably translate into production gains
The manufacturing system is ready to be replicated across new sites with confidence
The operations team is engaged, motivated, and growing into increasingly senior roles
Who You Are
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
Background & Experience
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
Why Gantri?
Join a company reimagining manufacturing and empowering the next generation of designers and design brands.
Be part of a high-impact, design-driven organization creating a new industry.
Lead design across both digital and physical experiences in a fast-growing, purpose-driven environment.
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits.
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
$190,000 - $225,000 a year
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