Head of Production Systems

Vessel Technologies • New York, NY

23h

About The Position

Vessel is building the future of housing by combining breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to create sustainable, attainable housing. The company is rapidly scaling to meet growing demand and is looking for a Head of Production Systems to design and build its end-to-end production operating system from the ground up. This role requires high ownership, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to drive change across the organization. The Head of Production Systems will define how materials move, how work is planned and executed, and how the system scales across multiple locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 7–12+ years of experience in operations, logistics, manufacturing or production systems environments
• Have worked in high-growth startups with physical operations and have stood up or scaled real-world systems (not just managed them)
• Proven ownership of operational outcomes (throughput, cost, delivery reliability)
• Strong systems thinker with end-to-end workflow orientation
• High agency and execution mindset; moves quickly from concept to implementation
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building in incomplete environments
• Experience with planning systems (MRP/ERP or similar)
• Familiarity with operational metrics, performance tracking, and data-driven decision making
• Experience in high-growth or early-stage environments where systems had to be built, not maintained

Nice To Haves

• MBA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end production systems, including planning, workflows, and operating rhythms
• Build and maintain visibility into production performance through KPIs, dashboards, and reporting
• Define and optimize material flow, sequencing, and downstream deployment
• Identify inefficiencies and improve throughput, labor efficiency, and operational reliability
• Evaluate and implement automation, tooling, and pre-processing solutions
• Drive supplier strategy and cost reduction initiatives aligned with production system design
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, sourcing, and leadership to align execution with system design
• Translate current operations into scalable, repeatable systems across locations

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance bonus and equity options
• 401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Weekly lunches and team building events
• Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs
• Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior