Manufacturing Leader - Scale Up Production & Quality

Shinkei; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shinkei is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader in El Segundo, California, to own daily performance and team leadership across manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess over 6 years of relevant experience, manage cross-functional teams, and have a proven track record in improving throughput and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include overseeing production planning, procurement management, and implementing scalable systems to ensure timely delivery and high-quality manufacturing outputs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing, hardware production, or operations leadership.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across production, technical operations, and/or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory, and procurement workflows.
• Hands-on leader comfortable working on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Own daily manufacturing performance regarding throughput, quality, and delivery.
• Lead and develop engineering technicians, production coordinator, and procurement specialist.
• Establish clear accountability and performance expectations.
• Partner with production coordinator to create realistic production schedules.
• Oversee procurement to ensure timely availability of components and materials.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production planning

Cross-functional team management

Hardware production

ERP/MRP systems

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Shinkei is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader in El Segundo, California, to own daily performance and team leadership across manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess over 6 years of relevant experience, manage cross-functional teams, and have a proven track record in improving throughput and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include overseeing production planning, procurement management, and implementing scalable systems to ensure timely delivery and high-quality manufacturing outputs.