Head of Hardware Production & Global Supply Chain

Carbon Inc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 182,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and benefits package

Time off programs

Competitive total rewards

Job summary

Carbon is seeking a Head of Production & Supply Chain Operations to lead our hardware production team and end-to-end logistics. This role drives safety, quality, and cost efficiency while ensuring accurate inventory and worldwide freight flow.

The candidate will manage a hands-on manufacturing environment, build high-performing teams, and report to the Director of Supply Chain. In-office work is required at our Santa Clara and Sunnyvale locations, 5 days per week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production management role.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience managing logistics, freight, and inventory functions with leading teams.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams in a hands-on environment.
• Strong technical aptitude for electromechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes.
• Discipline and meticulous attention to detail in production operations, documentation, and quality systems.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and resource planning.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop manufacturing technicians and logistics staff.
• Set clear performance expectations; conduct coaching, reviews, and skills assessments.
• Foster a safety-first culture; ensure OSHA compliance and SOPs.
• Own product quality throughout manufacturing and assembly; implement QC checkpoints.
• Manage budgets, labor costs, and material utilization; drive cost targets.
• Plan production schedules, capacity, and resource allocation; meet delivery commitments.
• Lead KPI tracking for logistics/inventory; drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, EH&S, Sales, and 3PLs on logistics and compliance.
• Provide regular status reports and escalations to senior leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing/production management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technical aptitude

Budgeting & scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Carbon is seeking a Head of Production & Supply Chain Operations to lead our hardware production team and end-to-end logistics. This role drives safety, quality, and cost efficiency while ensuring accurate inventory and worldwide freight flow.

The candidate will manage a hands-on manufacturing environment, build high-performing teams, and report to the Director of Supply Chain. In-office work is required at our Santa Clara and Sunnyvale locations, 5 days per week.