At Halter, we’re on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break? No quad bikes, no dogs, no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. It's changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us you’ll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think, out-work and out-care. We’re committed to delivering real change in the world - this isn’t easy, and in truth, we love that it’s hard.
We’re backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, BOND, DCVC, Blackbird, Promus Ventures, Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.
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Role summaryOwn and lead the Production Process function, building the team, operating cadence, and standards required to deliver stable, scalable production outcomes across production.
What you'll doLead and develop the Production Process team: hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance, feedback, and career growth.
Translate production engineering strategy into clear quarterly priorities, project plans, and ownership across the team.
Own process engineering execution across assigned lines/products, ensuring the team improves FPY, throughput, cycle time, rework, and escape prevention.
Create a high-performance operating cadence for priorities, project reviews, escalation paths, risk visibility, documentation quality, and follow-through.
Set standards for process validation, readiness evidence, work instructions, training, process controls, and reaction plans.
Drive cross-functional alignment with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Design, Test, and Machine Design so changes land quickly and safely on the line.
Coach engineers to solve from first principles, bring data-backed recommendations, and own outcomes end-to-end.
Make balanced trade-offs between velocity and rigour, escalating only the highest-risk calls.
Build team capability and leverage faster than headcount growth.
Experience leading manufacturing/process engineering teams in a high-velocity production environment.
Strong ability to set standards, coach engineers, and create leverage through others.
Comfortable making trade-offs between velocity and rigour, with strong judgement on when to escalate risk.
Models Halter’s leadership principles: talent-obsessed, demanding and supportive, authentic, high ownership, front-of-the-jersey decision making, and strong dynamic range.
Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace — a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily tick every requirement on this job description, please still get in touch and apply to Halter. We’d love to chat to see if you’ll be an epic fit!
If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at Halter, along with your CV, and we’ll be in touch!
Please also feel free to check out the careers page for more information on working at Halter and don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.
Why our team loves working at Halter:Work that genuinely matters. Every now and again a company comes along that transforms an entire industry and leaves the world in a better place. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful, helping farmers improve their livelihoods, spend more time with their families, and build more sustainable operations.
Spectacular people solving hard problems. Our culture is designed for talented people to do work that changes lives. The team is filled with diverse, kind, and driven people who push each other to do their best work. You'll be thrown into the deep end, tackling complex challenges and building something tangible that solves real problems.
You'll grow here. Autonomy, mastery, and learning define how we work. You'll have the freedom to work on interesting problems, master new skills, and continuously develop yourself, both through your role and our $1,000 personal growth fund.
This isn't easy, and we love that it's hard. Working at Halter will be the most rewarding and the most challenging work of your life. We move fast, take bold bets, and work hard to reshape an entire industry. As one team member put it: "Joining Halter is a bit like strapping yourself to a rocket ship, but it's an epic journey to be a part of!"
Skills Required
- Experience leading manufacturing/process engineering teams in a high-velocity production environment
- Ability to set engineering/process standards, coach engineers, and develop team capability
- Experience improving FPY, throughput, cycle time, rework, and escape prevention
- Knowledge of process validation, process controls, work instructions, training and reaction plans
- Strong judgment to balance velocity and rigor and escalate high-risk decisions
- Proven cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Design, and Test
- Alignment with company leadership principles (talent-obsessed, high ownership, authentic)
What the Team is Saying
Halter Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous across regions, with U.S. roles offering extended paid leave for both birthing/primary and non‑birthing/secondary caregivers, and NZ/AU listings advertising longer fully paid primary‑caregiver leave. These provisions indicate strong family support relative to many growth‑stage companies.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. postings indicate comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with most premiums covered. Coverage is stated to begin quickly after start, signaling a robust health benefits approach.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — All permanent employees are said to receive equity through an ESOP. Equity is positioned as a core part of total compensation, broadening ownership access.
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What We Do
We bridge deep tech into farming and ranching. Halter enables farmers and ranchers to remotely shift, virtually fence and proactively monitor their cows’ health and behavior. Can you imagine watching 500 cows or cattle walk calmly towards the milking shed or their next break? No quad bikes, no dogs, no fences. Just a herd of cows walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing farming and ranching with Halter. It's changing lives and transforming an industry.
Why Work With Us
There's something special about being surrounded by spectacular people making real change in the world. At Halter, you'll do your best work, with the best people and have the biggest impact in a culture grounded in performance.
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Our field teams are often on the road however, we believe that in-person interaction is key to building a high-performing culture so there will be times when we would like our team to meet in person.
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