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Production Lead (Swing Shift)

United States·San LeandroFull-timelead

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Gantri is the first digital manufacturer for design, operating a California-based Digital Factory where technology and craftsmanship come together. We manufacture high-quality,

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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.

The Production Lead (Swing Shift) 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.

The Production Lead (Swing Shift) will initially train on the Day Shift to develop a strong understanding of Gantri’s production systems and processes before transitioning to ownership of Swing Shift operations.

Regular schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 2:00pm–10:30pm
Training schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, for the initial training period.

Work alongside production operators and step in as needed to maintain workflow and daily output

Adjust labor allocation, sequencing, and priorities in real time based on workload, skills, and production needs

Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with SOPs and quality standards

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

Identify bottlenecks, recurring issues, and inefficiencies, implementing immediate solutions and contributing to longer-term improvements

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

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

Develop team members across stations and processes to improve flexibility and capability

Address performance or conduct issues promptly, consistently, and respectfully

Contribute to performance reviews, employee development, and advancement decisions

Model strong floor behavior, accountability, and production standards through direct participation

Coordinate shift handoffs and communicate priorities, open work, and operational issues between production teams and management

Lead Swing Shift execution independently as Day Shift leadership transitions off-site

Contribute to daily production reporting and required documentation

Partner with Engineering, QA/QC, Facilities, and HR to resolve operational and people-related issues

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

Support inventory checks, receiving, delivery reporting, incident documentation, and other day-to-day operational needs

2–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations, including hands-on experience working with hourly teams

Experience leading, training, or guiding teams in real time

Strong judgment and ability to balance production, quality, safety, and people needs in a fast-moving environment

Ability to identify operational problems, make practical decisions, and adjust priorities as conditions change

Clear, direct, and respectful communication skills

Familiarity with SOP-driven manufacturing environments and workplace safety standards

Comfortable using production dashboards, timekeeping systems, and basic workplace tools such as Google Workspace

English proficiency sufficient to understand and communicate safety instructions, directions, and essential workplace information

Ability to stand and walk on the production floor for extended periods, including shifts of 8+ hours

Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator, as needed to perform job duties safely

Ability to perform repetitive motions and use hands for demonstrations, inspections, and production work

Ability to respond quickly to safety or operational issues

Experience in a startup or evolving manufacturing environment

Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing concepts

Interest in 3D printing or digital manufacturing

Familiarity with tools such as Notion, Slack, Asana, or Grafana

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefits

Paid Sick Time and Vacation (PTO) and paid holidays

Paid family and medical leave

Company-paid life insurance

Wellness benefits, including discounted gym memberships and a free Calm subscription

Employee discounts on Gantri products

Team lunches, outings, onsite events, and holiday celebrations

Gantri, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.