Production Director in Longmont, Colorado at Stored Energy Systems

Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com.

Summary

The Production Director is responsible for leading and scaling manufacturing operations across two sites, with primary responsibility for the Longmont, CO campus (representing ~95% of revenue) and oversight of the Hatfield, PA facility.

This role is responsible for transforming and scaling SENS production operations from a foundational state into a highly disciplined, high-performing manufacturing system capable of supporting $500M in revenue. This leader will drive production execution, operational scalability, and performance excellence across a complex mix of value streams, including flow products, CTO systems, and ETO system products. This role will be responsible for execution of production growth, establishing operating standards, and cross-functional collaboration with Safety, S&OP, Supply Chain, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.

This is a hands-on transformation role, not a maintenance role. The successful candidate will bring deep subject matter expertise in Lean manufacturing and production systems, with a proven track record of building structure, developing leaders, and driving operational maturity during periods of rapid growth.

Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Execution

• Lead all production operations across multiple value streams (flow, CTO, ETO).
• Ensure on-time delivery, throughput, and productivity targets are consistently met.
• Drive daily management systems (e.g. tier accountability), visual management, and production accountability.
• Develop and lead production supervisors and frontline leadership teams.
• Clear communication to organization of status and goals and empowerment of front-line leaders.
• Identify gaps in current processes and drive systematic closure of execution and capability gaps.
• Lead organizational change with clarity, consistency, and transparency.

Operational Scaling & Transformation

• Build and execute a roadmap to scale manufacturing operations to support $500M in revenue.
• Transition operations from low-to-mid maturity into a high-performance, high-reliability production system.
• Establish standardized work, capacity planning frameworks, and production control systems.
• Lead the design and deployment of a scalable production operating system, including:
  • Standard work at all levels
  • Tiered daily management (L1–L3)
  • Visual management and performance tracking
  • Structured escalation and problem-solving
• Implement best-in-class manufacturing practices aligned with Lean principles.

Multi-Site Leadership

• Directly manage production at the Longmont campus.
• Provide leadership oversight to the Site Operations Manager in Hatfield, PA.
• Ensure alignment, consistency, and performance across both locations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Drive alignment between production execution and upstream/downstream functions.
• Partner closely with:
  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain
  • Planning & Fulfillment (S&OP)
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Quality
  • Safety

Performance Management

• Establish and track KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Drive root cause problem-solving and corrective action processes.
• Build a high-accountability culture while maintaining strong employee engagement during rapid growth.
• Develop supervisors and team leads into independent, empowered operators.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including senior-level production leadership.
• Proven experience leading operations at or near $500M scale (or equivalent complexity).
• Demonstrated success scaling operations from an immature or fragmented state to a high-performing, standardized production system.
• Hands-on experience managing multiple manufacturing value streams, including: Flow production, Configure-to-order (CTO), and Engineer-to-order (ETO).
• Strong leadership of frontline supervisors and production teams.
• Deep understanding of Lean manufacturing, flow optimization, and production systems.
• Experience implementing structured production management systems (tiered accountability, KPIs, visual management).
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment without direct ownership of support functions.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and execution skills.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on problem-solving with strategic leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP experience in SyteLine.
• MS or MBA in Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in electrical, power systems, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading 2x–3x revenue growth environments.
• Formal Lean training or certification (Black Belt, TPS, Shingo-aligned systems).
• Experience integrating engineering and production in ETO environments.

Location: This position is located in Longmont, CO.

Base Compensation: $174,000 - $210,000 is the projected range of annual base salary for this role depending on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: June 30, 2026. While we expect to keep the position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed early based on applicant volume and hiring needs.

Onsite Perks

• Free gym with 24/7 access
• Free Electric Vehicle charging
• Breakfast and Lunch Café
• After hours Grab & Go snacks
• Basketball court
• Walking paths

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program
  

At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: “Innovative”, “Respectful”, “Inviting”, “Flexible”, “Collaborative”, and “Growth Driven”. Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every qualification listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.