Manufacturing Manager, XFRA

SPAN; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity grants

100% employee premiums for medical, da

Parental leave up to 24 weeks

Transit-accessible office near BART/Co

Job summary

SPAN, headquartered in San Francisco, is building a distributed data center model to enable electrification at scale. We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager to establish and support manufacturing operations for engineering builds and initial production.

You will manage internal ops and contract manufacturers, partnering with engineering to optimize processes for reliability and speed. The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing, a related degree, and strong organizational and

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in internal manufacturing operations or working with external contract manufacturers.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with supply chain operations, production capacity planning, production readiness, and material management at contract manufacturing facilities.
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, make timely decisions, and work effectively under time constraints.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work across functions and management levels.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup and day-to-day operation of a manufacturing facility for engineering builds and initial production, including space, utilities, equipment, and material flow.
• Partner with engineering to develop and improve production processes and implement engineering changes that reduce build time and improve product reliability.
• Develop and document build processes that support production plans and schedules.
• Coordinate engineering and initial production builds with cross-functional teams; identify and close gaps in processes, materials, and documentation.
• Monitor supplier and contract manufacturer delivery plans, flag risks, and coordinate actions to protect build schedules.
• Support production planning, forecasting, and execution.
• Support manufacturing quality through in-process checks, verification of product function and material quality, and other relevant production measures.
• Work with cross-functional partners to improve manufacturability and serviceability.
• Track on-site materials, including receiving, inventory accuracy, usage, handling, and appropriate inventory controls.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/management

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Our Mission

SPAN is enabling electrification for all

XFRA by SPAN is the first distributed data center using existing infrastructure and underutilized power capacity to meet expanding AI compute demand.

• Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.

• Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

At SPAN, we believe in:

• Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy

• Making electrification upgrades possible

• Building more resilient homes with reliable backup

• Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

The Role

XFRA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager to establish and support manufacturing operations for engineering builds and initial production. You will bring substantial experience managing internal operations or contract manufacturers, ideally in a high-tech environment, and will help turn production plans into reliable execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup and day-to-day operation of a manufacturing facility for engineering builds and initial production, including space, utilities, equipment, and material flow.
• Partner with engineering to develop and improve production processes and implement engineering changes that reduce build time and improve product reliability.
• Develop and document build processes that support production plans and schedules.
• Coordinate engineering and initial production builds with cross-functional teams; identify and close gaps in processes, materials, and documentation.
• Monitor supplier and contract manufacturer delivery plans, flag risks, and coordinate actions to protect build schedules.
• Support production planning, forecasting, and execution.
• Support manufacturing quality through in-process checks, verification of product function and material quality, and other relevant production measures.
• Work with cross-functional partners to improve manufacturability and serviceability.
• Track on-site materials, including receiving, inventory accuracy, usage, handling, and appropriate inventory controls.

About You

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience managing internal manufacturing operations or working with external contract manufacturers.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with supply chain operations, production capacity planning, production readiness, and material management at contract manufacturing facilities.
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, make timely decisions, and work effectively under time constraints.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work across functions and management levels.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications.

Life at SPAN

Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges.

SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.

The Perks:

• Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
• Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage. Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility
• Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit
• Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
• Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off