Manufacturing Operations Leader

About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About the Role

Base is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader that will lead a high-volume manufacturing team at our first factory in Austin. This position will oversee multiple areas and shifts ensuring safe and quality assembly of our products. A successful candidate will be able to develop their leaders and organizations, establishing a culture of ownership, accountability, and world-class manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a track record of significant achievements, tremendous drive, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.

Responsibilities:

• Build a strong, motivated production team capable of consistently delivering high-quality products against aggressive production targets

• Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability

• Define shop objectives to meeting business plans, capacity & headcount target, and key performance indicators

• Empower the production team to collaborate with engineering to improve product manufacturability and line productivity

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, HR, and Maintenance to resolve issues, enhance product manufacturability, and boost line productivity

• Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & an environment of continuous learning and improvement

• Ensure consistency in standards and documentation. Monitor for compliance as well as support and manage continuous improvement activities in safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• 10+ years in a high-volume manufacturing setting, 5 years experience managing teams

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering discipline and/or evidence of exceptional experience, or equivalent

• Experience with new facility bring-up highly preferred

• Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

• Experience with process improvement methodologies (6 sigma, lean, 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys, etc.) to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills with strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail

Our Values

We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one:

• In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

• Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.

• Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.

• Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.

• Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.

• Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.

• Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.