Manager, Manufacturing Operations - Santa Ana, United States - Anduril Industries

Description

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.

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 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+ 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
A full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principals, and change management (ECOs)
Can interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specs, electrical schematics, etc.)
Extremely reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
You have a passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff
Have proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting, allowing you to easily adapt to constantly changing production environments
Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering, business, or applied science.)
Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
Experience in sub-sea robotics or AUV industries
Ability to develop cross functional relationships as a well-respected, trusted partner
US Salary Range

$100,000

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$186,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only.

Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.

Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Platinum Healthcare Benefits:
For U.S.

roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully

subsidized

by Anduril.

Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support:

Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources:
We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

Daily Meals and Provisions:
For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k).

(US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology.

All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.

If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you
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