Director of Production - Headset and Battery

About the role

The Director of Production will oversee production operations for FPV headsets, cameras, and renewable/rechargeable battery assemblies in Orlando, Florida. This position will lead a high-performing production team and establish processes, systems, staffing, and production standards to scale.

Responsibilities

• Own production operations for FPV headsets, cameras, and battery assemblies.
• Build and lead a high-performing production team, including supervisors, leads, specialists, and assembly personnel.
• Establish processes, systems, staffing, and production standards needed to scale.
• Own production planning, capacity, throughput, quality, yield, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Develop standardized work, assembly processes, testing procedures, and production KPIs.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement across the production floor.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development to ensure products are designed and built for manufacturing.
• Lead the introduction of new products and processes into production.
• Evaluate tooling, equipment, automation, and capital investments that improve capacity, quality, and cost.
• Build a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• Experience scaling production operations and building manufacturing teams and processes.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and production KPIs.
• Experience with complex hardware, electronics, batteries, aerospace, drones, robotics, or similar products preferred.
• Experience with NPI, DFM/DFA, production testing, and manufacturing process development.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP and production planning systems.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to move between strategic planning and solving issues on the production floor.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, business, or a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with FPV headsets, cameras, and battery assemblies.
• Understanding of FPV technology and its applications.
• Experience with drone manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of FPV industry trends and best practices.

Skills

• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Project management and planning skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $130,000 - $160,000 per year.
• Equity for all exempt positions.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays.
• Daily Catered Lunches.

Pay

$130,000 - $160,000 per year.

Schedule

Full-time.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays.
• Daily Catered Lunches.

Company Information

• We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
• We participate in E-Verify.