Head of Production Systems
On-siteNew York, United States
Job Summary
Design and build the end-to-end production operating system from the ground up, defining how materials move, work is planned, and execution scales across multiple locations. Establish planning systems using MRP/ERP tools and drive change across the organization to improve throughput, cost, and delivery reliability. Operate in ambiguity to create real-world systems that stand up and scale, leveraging strong end-to-end workflow orientation and data-driven decision-making. This full-time role offers competitive compensation with performance bonuses and equity, alongside comprehensive health benefits and adoption assistance, as you help Vessel reimagine sustainable housing with advanced manufacturing and first-principles thinking.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 7–12+ years of experience in operations, logistics, manufacturing or production systems environments
- Have worked in high-growth startups with physical operations and have stood up or scaled real-world systems (not just managed them)
- Proven ownership of operational outcomes (throughput, cost, delivery reliability)
- Strong systems thinker with end-to-end workflow orientation
- High agency and execution mindset; moves quickly from concept to implementation
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building in incomplete environments
- Experience with planning systems (MRP/ERP or similar)
- Familiarity with operational metrics, performance tracking, and data-driven decision making
- Experience in high-growth or early-stage environments where systems had to be built, not maintained
Desired Qualifications
- MBA strongly preferred
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