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Head of Production Systems

Summary

Lead the design and build of Vessel’s end-to-end production operating system, defining how materials flow and work is planned across multiple housing-manufacturing sites.

About Vessel

Vessel is building the future of housing. We combine breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to tackle one of the world’s most pressing challenges: creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isn’t just construction—it’s a complete reimagining of how people live.

Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar, the nation’s largest homebuilder, Vessel is rapidly scaling to meet growing demand. We care deeply about every detail—from beauty and durability to efficiency and accessibility—because we believe everyone deserves a thoughtfully made home.

The Opportunity

Vessel is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Head of Production Systems to design and build our end-to-end production operating system. This is a true builder role. You will not inherit a mature system, you will create one from the ground up. You will define how materials move, how work is planned and executed, and how the system scales across multiple locations. This role requires high ownership, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to drive change across the organization.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). MBA strongly preferred.
  • 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

Why Vessel

  • Opportunity to shape and scale a modern multifamily development company
  • Competitive compensation with performance bonus and equity options
  • 401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  • Weekly lunches and team building events
  • Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs
  • Commuter Benefits

At Vessel

We believe everyone deserves a home built with care—beautiful, durable, and made to last. That starts with the people who make it happen. Join us and help reimagine what housing can be.

What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Portfolio URL

  • Why are you interested in working at Vessel and what excites you about this opportunity? written answer · optional
  • Do you have experience in a start-up environment? choose one · optional
  • We're an early-stage company on a mission to transform the housing industry. This takes a lot of work, and our team typically works between 50-55 hours a week, including evenings and some weekends. Extraordinary is not easy! Are you up for this? choose one
  • Are you comfortable working in our New York City office 5 days a week? choose one · optional
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? choose one · optional
  • Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship? choose one · optional

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