Manufacturing Operations Manager, Intelligent Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager, Intelligent Systems to join our manufacturing team at Anduril. Here you will work on cutting-edge technology aimed at advancing the state-of-the-possible. The Manager of Manufacturing Operations will build and manage a team of highly talented technicians to produce multiple platforms of hardware for strategic military and commercial customers. This is a highly dynamic role that requires both frontline technical and people management skills. The Manufacturing Operations Manager, Intelligent Systems is at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer experiences, fostering team development, and overseeing day-to-day vehicle delivery operations. Success in this role demands consistent achievement across customer satisfaction, team management, operations, and financial goals The ideal candidate will have high volume mixed production and new product introduction (NPI) to scaled production experience. The ideal candidate combines technical acumen for effective communication, strong time-management skills, and a passion for leading transformative change. The ideal candidate should be energetic, highly organized, and deeply committed to sustainable energy. While individual contributions are valued, teamwork is crucial for achieving the highest level of success. **This role requires candidates to relocate to Costa Mesa for a 3 to 6 month training program. Housing, transportation, etc. will be provided during your stay. WHAT YOU’LL DO Manage technician staff in the production and delivery of various hardware through factory acceptance. You will have the critical task of managing the priorities, equipment, and people associated with the production line Set priorities and direct daily operations to include timely issuing and completion of work orders to the production floor Ensure all operators are following safety procedures and their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, correcting proactively workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations Manage, coach, mentor and support production technicians Prioritize work activities for operators to achieve target on time delivery goals Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area Be able to provide high level reports out to Production Managers, Directors, and Head of Manufacturing as needed. Be an active participant in 5S and continuous improvement activities Complete transactions in production systems (NetSuite / JIRA Anduril MES) on daily basis Work cross functionally to ensure inventory levels are maintained and accurate in each work area Provide weekly report out of production progress, blockers, r