Production Lead (Swing Shift)

Socket.dev; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Gantri employee discounts

Team events

Job summary

Gantri, a California-based digital manufacturer, is seeking a Production Lead (Swing Shift). This hands-on leader will guide daily production operations, train on the Day Shift, and assume Swing Shift ownership, focusing on safe, efficient output and team development.

The role schedules Wednesday–Sunday, 2:00pm–10:30pm, with initial training 6:00am–2:30pm as the Day Shift ramp completes. You will monitor throughput, adjust labor, and collaborate with Engineering, QA, Facilities, and HR to

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in manufacturing, production, or operations with hourly teams.
• Experience leading, training, or guiding teams in real time.
• Ability to balance production, quality, safety, and people needs in a fast-moving environment.
• Clear, direct, and respectful communication with SOP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Work with production operators to maintain workflow and daily output.
• Adjust labor allocation, sequencing, and priorities in real time based on workload.
• Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with SOPs and quality standards.
• Monitor throughput, WIP, yields, and machine status via dashboards.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement immediate and longer-term improvements.
• Lead shift handoffs and coordinate with management and support teams.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Real-time decision making

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Labor allocation

SOP adherence

Tools

Notion

Slack

Asana

Grafana

Google Workspace

Job description

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

Core Duties
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 Team Leadership & Development 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 Communication & Operational Coordination 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

Required Skills & Experience
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

Physical Requirements
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

Nice to Have

• 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

Benefits

• 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

• $83,662 - $102,202 a year
• A 10% swing-shift differential will apply once the role transitions to swing shift.
• 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.