Manager, Manufacturing Optimization

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OH
Salary
$99,000–$131,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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This role $115k
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This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $133,750–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $115k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Manufacturing Optimization

The Manufacturing Optimization Manager role at Anduril in Columbus, Ohio, involves driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across manufacturing sites. This senior-level position requires working closely with leadership to implement lean systems, coach frontline teams, and resolve operational challenges to enhance efficiency and quality. Key responsibilities include establishing a scalable operating system, standardizing processes, leading rapid triage on critical issues, coaching managers and supervisors, and deploying best practices across facilities. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing experience, proficiency in LEAN principles, and strong problem-solving skills using A3/8D methodologies. Knowledge of MS Office tools and a secret security clearance are essential, with preferred qualifications including NPI experience and expertise in small electronic assembly and drones.

What you'll do

  • Establish a scalable operating system aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Standardize processes to reduce variation and improve first-pass yield across sites.
  • Drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving techniques like A3/8D.
  • Lead rapid triage on critical constraints and escapes to stabilize operations.
  • Coach and develop frontline leaders through daily Gemba and structured feedback.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and production operations
  • Proven skills in process and equipment troubleshooting, adapting to changing environments
  • Full understanding of product life cycle, LEAN principles, and change management (ECOs)
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
  • Proficient with MS Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
  • Secret security clearance required; Top Secret preferred
  • Experience in small electronic assembly and drones beneficial

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