Senior Production Manager

The Senior Production Manager role requires both frontline technical and people management skills, placing you at the forefront of fostering team development and overseeing day-to-day delivery operations for complex hardware platforms.

Success in this pivotal position demands consistent achievement across team management, operations, and financial goals, ensuring the delivery of world-class, mission-critical products.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Operations: Oversee the production of a product line, managing a team of talented technicians to ensure efficient production and delivery of imaging hardware.
• Drive Daily Production Goals: Strategically manage a production plan which solves for the desired production performance outcomes. Tactically direct daily operations to meet target on-time delivery goals.
• Champion Quality & Safety: Ensure quality and safety standards are followed, minimizing defects and fostering a safe working environment.
• Develop & Mentor Talent: Actively coach, mentor, and support production technicians, fostering professional growth and cross-training within the team.
• Lead Continuous Improvement: Implement 5S and other continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and optimize workflows.
• Strategic Communication: Effectively communicate priorities, production progress, risks, and resource needs to senior leadership and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in high-volume, complex electro-mechanical production, with 3+ years in a senior production management role.
• Proven expertise with ERP and MES systems, coupled with a deep understanding of NPI, Lean manufacturing, and change management (ECOs).
• Ability to interpret complex technical documentation (drawings, schematics, WIs) and troubleshoot processes and equipment.
• Demonstrated success in employee development, coaching, and mentorship.
• Exceptional verbal & written communication skills, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Benefits

Anduril offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) to support health, recovery, and overall well-being.