Production Lead

Gantri is the first digital manufacturer for design, operating a California-based Digital Factory where technology and craftsmanship come together. We manufacture high-quality, sustainable products on demand with industrial efficiency, enabling designers and brands to move faster with no minimums. Gantri is the most awarded design manufacturer in America. Your Role The Production Lead is a hands-on leader responsible for executing daily production operations while directly supporting and developing production teams. This role is integrated into the work. Leading by doing, stepping in where needed, and operating as a trusted teammate and role model for excellence. At the same time, this role holds direct responsibility for team performance, including real-time labor allocation, training, coaching, and day-to-day people oversight. This role works closely with Production Management, Engineering, QA/QC, Facilities, and HR to continuously improve execution in a fast-moving, evolving manufacturing environment. Core Duties

Work directly on the production floor alongside operators to support daily output and maintain flow

Step in as needed to unblock work, rebalance labor, and resolve real-time issues

Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in alignment with SOPs

Model strong floor behavior and standards through direct participation

Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to production operators

Train and upskill team members across stations and processes

Reallocate people in real time based on workload, skill level, and priorities

Address performance issues promptly and respectfully

Participate in performance reviews and provide input on employee growth and readiness

Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and recurring issues across departments

Monitor throughput, WIP, yields, and machine status via dashboards and floor observation

Make practical, real-time adjustments to staffing, sequencing, or priorities

Escalate quality, safety, or equipment concerns with context and recommendations

Surface systemic issues and contribute to longer-term improvements

Serve as a clear communication bridge between production teams and management

Lead daily check-ins and support clean shift handoffs

Contribute to daily production reporting and documentation

Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, Facilities, and HR to resolve issues

Review and complete employee timecards, including overtime notes, missed lunches, and absences

Support inventory checks, receiving, and reporting of deliveries

Assist with incident reporting, safety documentation, and required records

Required Skills & Experience

2–3 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or operations environment

Demonstrated hands-on floor experience working directly with hourly teams

Experience leading or guiding teams in real time (formal supervisor title not required)

Ability to balance execution, quality, safety, and people needs under pressure

Comfort influencing outcomes both with and without formal authority

Strong judgment in fast-paced, partially defined environments

Clear, direct, and respectful communication style

Familiarity with SOP-driven manufacturing and safety standards

Comfortable using production dashboards, timekeeping systems, and basic tools (Google Workspace, etc.)

Valid CA Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

Standing and walking on the production floor for extended periods (8+ hours)

Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs

Repetitive motion and use of hands for demonstrations or inspections

Ability to respond quickly to safety or operational issues

Nice to Have

Curiosity about 3D printing and digital manufacturing

Familiarity with tools like Notion, Slack, Asana, or Grafana

Experience in startup or evolving manufacturing environments

Exposure to continuous improvement or lean concepts