Director, Warehouse Operations

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Butterfly

MX is on a mission to empower people to open and manage doors & gates from a smartphone. Our products are installed in more than 20,000+ multifamily, commercial, gated communities, and student-housing properties worldwide, including properties developed, owned, and managed by the most trusted names in real estate. Our features are designed for developers, owners, property managers, and tenants and our products lower operating costs and improve tenant satisfaction.

Developers and owners no longer need to run building wiring or install in‑unit hardware. Property managers can grant building access, revoke permissions, and review entry logs from an online dashboard. Residents can open doors from their smartphones, issue visitor access, and see who is trying to enter the building.

Fantastic people are the key to our success. As a distributed, primarily remote workforce, we’re looking for more intelligent, passionate, collaborative, AI‑forward, and down‑to‑earth individuals to join our growing team. We’re driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, grounded in our core values:
We delight our customers, We take ownership, We are a community of collaborators, We speak up, We think big and do small, and We are tenacious.

Butterfly

MX is looking for a Director of Manufacturing & Logistics to join our team in Irvine, CA. This is a high‑impact, fast‑paced role that requires a special blend of hands‑on leadership, technical expertise, and deep industry knowledge. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Hardware, this position will own several business‑critical verticals, including inventory and logistics operations, cost accounting, warranty operations, fulfillment optimization, continuous process and operational scaling, supplier management, and more.

If you are a high‑ownership leader with a history of producing results and managing all‑star teams, this is the role for you.

• Inventory & Logistics Ownership – Lead all inventory and logistics operations across vendor and in‑house warehouses, including receiving, storage, fulfillment, low‑volume assembly, returns, and repairs.
• Financial Accuracy – Ensure inventory valuations and financial records always match physical counts and statuses; oversee and correct discrepancies in inventory‑related financial transactions.
• Inventory Availability & Accuracy – Prevent stockouts, minimize carrying costs, and maintain full traceability of all components and finished goods from receipt through shipment.
• Warranty Operations – Manage warranty tracking, in‑ and out‑of‑warranty status, warranty cost controls, and reserve planning; ensure repair parts and personnel are in place for timely resolution.
• Fulfillment & Reverse Logistics Optimization – Continuously evaluate carriers, delivery methods, and 3PL options to improve efficiency, speed, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Process Development – Design, implement, and enforce scalable, repeatable processes for receiving, inventory control, fulfillment, and returns to ensure consistent reliability.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner with Hardware Engineering, Product, and Finance teams to enable smooth new product introductions, maintain hardware quality, and align operations with business objectives.

• 10+ years of experience in hardware operations, supply chain, or logistics, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing inventory across multiple warehouse types (in‑house, vendor, 3PL).
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, cost control, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience leading warranty and reverse logistics programs.
• Demonstrated ability to design and scale operational processes in a high‑growth environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; proven ability to partner across engineering, finance, and product teams.
• Data‑driven mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proven experience with leveraging AI tools in both professional and personal settings. Butterfly
  
  MX is an AI‑forward organization…