# Head of Production at Overland AI

- Company: Overland AI
- What the company does: About Overland AI Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. Backed by 8VC.
- Company website: https://overland.ai
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $250K to $320K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-25
- Apply: https://ats.rippling.com/overland-ai/jobs/3220994a-2779-4bd3-84d9-b7ef8ca27571
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/overland-ai-head-of-production/

## About the role

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in advanced manufacturing or robotics, a hands-on leadership style, and a track record of scaling complex hardware operations in fast-paced environments. This role requires deep cross-functional collaboration with engineering and program teams to meet aggressive production timelines in support of critical projects.

## What they're looking for

- Lead the ongoing optimization and scaling of Overland AI’s full-scale manufacturing, building on early pilot successes to meet growing demand with precision and efficiency
- Design and implement production plans, workflows, and systems to meet delivery and quality targets
- Partner with engineering and supply chain leaders to optimize build processes and reduce lead times
- Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing production team including technicians, leads, and support staff
- Define and embed best practices for training, safety, communication, and accountability across the team
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Tags: Operations