Production Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Anduril Industries is seeking a Production Manager, Manufacturing Operations to join its manufacturing team in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Production Manager will manage a team of highly talented technicians to produce multiple platforms of hardware for strategic military and commercial customers. This role requires both frontline technical and people management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage technician staff in the production and delivery of various hardware through factory acceptance
• 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
• 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
• Provide high level reports out to Production Managers, Directors, and Head of Manufacturing as needed
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities
• Complete transactions in production systems 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
• 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

Requirements:

• 7+ years experience in production-oriented or electro-mechanical technician fields with at least 3+ years in a supervisor or production operations lead/manager role in a high volume production environment
• Experience working with ERP and MES systems
• Full understanding of the product life cycle, LEAN manufacturing principals, and change management
• Can interpret technical documentation
• Extremely reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff
• Proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting
• Experience supporting process development
• Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS office programs
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Led Operations Supervisors directly and a team size of 100 individuals
• New product introduction (NPI) experience and ability to operate in all levels of production maturity
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• Lean six sigma green belt certified
• Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in small electronic assembly and drones a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $126,000-$167,000 USD
• Highly competitive equity grants
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package