Production Manager, Manufacturing Operations

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 The Manufacturing team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Operations to join our manufacturing team at Anduril. Here you will work on cutting-edge technology aimed at advancing the state-of-the-possible. The Production Manager will 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 Manager of Manufacturing Operations 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 aircraft new product introduction (NPI) 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. 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, risks, needs. Generate daily pass downs and weekly production reports for engineering and operations team Lead daily communication with cross functional team such as engineering, technicians, supply chain, logistics, and quality as necessary Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and X-training Show up every day with a high level of urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 7+