Director of Manufacturing Operations

About the role

This role reports into the VP of Hardware Development & Manufacturing Operations and partners across Engineering and Business Operations.

This role will lead the Manufacturing Operations team, Forward Logistics, and Reverse Logistics teams. It is based onsite in Palo Alto, CA.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute Wing’s manufacturing strategy to align production capabilities with business goals.
• Manage Product Operations, Operations Program Management, Process Engineering, Quality, Forward Logistics, Reverse Logistics, and Manufacturing Partner Management.
• Partner with Engineering teams to build product roadmaps and execute plans from Concept and NPI through production and EOL.
• Drive operational excellence to minimize waste, optimize workflows, improve quality, and enhance overall productivity.
• Oversee the manufacturing operations budget to adhere to financial targets and resource allocations.
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure all products meet industry standards and regulatory requirements for reliability.
• Enforce compliance standards across all facilities, leading audits and training programs.
• Lead the supply chain and logistics teams to manage inventory levels, optimize vendor relations, and ensure timely delivery of products to meet business needs.
• Lead the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and automated systems to improve production capacity.

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of experience managing large manufacturing teams, high volume manufacturing and supply chain operations, and managing global partners to drive product cost and quality.
• Bachelor's degree in a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, other Engineering, or non-technical Bachelor’s with relevant Manufacturing Operations experience, or equivalent experience. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing teams.
• Experience scaling, operationalizing, or commercializing a manufacturing organization.
• International and domestic travel required.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $291,000 USD - $309,000 USD. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.