Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

11 hours, 56 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised

Description

  • Drive production reporting and set safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals across multiple production teams and work centers.
  • Set monthly and quarterly production targets and maintain accountability for manufacturing performance.
  • Lead, develop, and organize the leadership team, including succession planning for supervisors and managers.
  • Define operational direction by establishing goals, policies, and processes and delegating execution to other leaders.
  • Shape and adjust manufacturing policies that influence business outcomes across the department.
  • Tackle complex operational challenges and guide supervisors and managers toward tactical problem-solving.
  • Lead strategic projects spanning multiple parts of the business and lasting up to a year.
  • Drive near- and long-term business outcomes while supporting production operations and cross-functional peers.
  • Set team culture across multiple production leaders and balance tactical execution with strategic direction.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align priorities and customer needs.
  • Oversee cross-functional projects across all work centers under your responsibility.
  • Deliver executive-level reporting on production performance and strategic vision.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in production-oriented fields, including 3+ years in a Manager or Sr. Manager role in a high-volume production environment.
  • Experience working with ERP and MES systems, including implementing new systems.
  • Strong understanding of the product life cycle from NPI to scaled production, LEAN manufacturing principles, and ECO-based change management.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specs, and electrical schematics.
  • Extremely reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Passion for employee development and experience training new and veteran production leaders.
  • Proven process and equipment troubleshooting skills in constantly changing production environments.
  • Experience supporting process development.
  • Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles.
  • Proficiency with MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
  • Preferred: direct leadership of Operations Managers and teams of more than 100 people.
  • Preferred: regular C-suite executive reporting experience.
  • Preferred: NPI experience across all levels of production maturity.
  • Preferred: bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or applied science.
  • Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Preferred: working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws.
  • Preferred: ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Preferred: experience in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment supporting vehicles, aircraft, or complex systems.
  • Preferred: ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $144,000 to $191,000 USD.
  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Health and recovery support as part of the benefits offering.
  • Full-time employee benefits from a top-tier employer package.

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