Criticalloop
Head of Production
Torrance (On-Site). Posted a month ago
The role
You will lead a newly established production team to assemble and integrate Battery Energy Storage Systems. You will define production strategy, manage manufacturing engineers and technicians, and oversee product lines from build planning through production ramp.
What you will do
- Define the strategy for what systems get built, where, in what order, and to what specification
- Manage and grow a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians on a multi-shift schedule
- Manage modification, repair, assembly, and integration of production assemblies
- Instill a safety culture
- Collaborate with engineering to define build operations, sequencing and processes
- Review and approve work instructions and engineering changes
- Resolve non-conformance issues in partnership with Quality and Engineering teams
- Monitor labor hours and overtime
- Manage capacity planning of equipment and personnel
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
- 8+ years of technical leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in ISO-9001 or AS9100 Quality Management certifications
Nice to have
- Proven success managing diverse teams of 10+ employees and driving operations at scale
- Demonstrated ability to build, mentor and retain high-performing teams
- Deep understanding of budgeting and operational cost-efficiency
- Comfortable making decisions under tight deadlines and changing priorities
- Excellent communication, leadership and cross-department relationships
- Strong knowledge of supplier management, logistics, fabrication and quality practices
Benefits
- Equity ownership through stock options
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision) through an HRA with a generous allowance
- Retirement savings plan
- Unlimited paid time off
About the company
Critical Loop is shaping the next generation of energy systems by building the integrated edge grid of the future. They specialize in advanced energy management and battery control systems.