Head of Production

Critical Loop

1d • $200,000 - $260,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Critical Loop is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to head its newly established production team. The Head of Production will be responsible for delivering high-quality products, growing and upskilling the team that assembles and integrates Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), establishing operational standards, and leading product lines from build planning through full production ramp. This role requires the ability to quickly become a subject matter expert in complex mechanical and electrical production operations within a dynamic startup environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• 8+ years of technical leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ISO-9001 or AS9100 Quality Management certifications

Nice To Haves

• Proven success managing diverse teams of 10+ employees and driving operations at scale
• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams
• Deep understanding of budgeting and operational cost-efficiency
• Comfortable making decisions under tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-department relationship skills
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, logistics, fabrication, and quality practices

Responsibilities

• Define the strategy for systems production, including order, specifications, and alignment with Engineering and Leadership.
• Build and manage a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians across multiple shifts, enforcing operational standards with accountability.
• Oversee the execution of modification, repair, assembly, and integration of production assemblies to meet on-time delivery and quality targets, fostering a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate with engineering to define build operations and sequencing to optimize production flow and meet target build rates.
• Review and approve work instructions and engineering changes.
• Resolve non-conformance issues in partnership with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, implementing improvement plans and time management strategies.
• Manage capacity planning for equipment and personnel, including scheduling downtime for maintenance and calibration.

Benefits

• Equity ownership through stock options
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision) through an HRA with a generous allowance
• Retirement savings plan
• Unlimited paid time off

What This Job Offers

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