Manager Manufacturing Optimization

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: $111,000–$135,000 / yr
Posted: 51 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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Manager Manufacturing Optimization The Manager Manufacturing Optimization joins the Manufacturing Operations Team to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites. This role involves establishing a scalable operating system featuring tiered accountability, KPI trees, and visual management while standardizing processes to reduce variation and improve first-pass yield. The manager will lead rapid triage on critical constraints, coach frontline leaders through Gemba walks and structured feedback, and develop practical tools like dashboards and hour-by-hour boards to enhance decision speed. Key responsibilities include implementing lean manufacturing systems, waste elimination via A3 or 8D methodologies, and managing day-to-day shop floor operations. Required expertise includes lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and the ability to interpret technical documentation such as mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. The role addresses complex production challenges within a high-volume environment involving new product introduction and assembly.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma A3 8D 5S NPI AS9100 OSHA Mechanical Drawings Electrical Schematics Change Management Kaizen Manufacturing Engineering

What you'll do

Establish a scalable operating system including tiered accountability, daily management, KPI trees, and visual management.
Integrate cross-functional teams into shared problem-solving and prioritized action plans for production goals.
Standardize processes to reduce variation, improve first-pass yield, and enable flexible labor deployment.
Drive continuous improvement through structured problem solving, waste elimination, and targeted kaizen events.
Lead rapid triage on critical constraints and safety/quality events across all manufacturing facilities.
Coach and develop managers, supervisors, and team leaders through daily Gemba walks and structured feedback.
Capture and deploy best practices across sites using playbooks and standard work libraries.
Develop tools like dashboards and hour-by-hour boards to improve visibility and decision speed.

What we're looking for

Must have 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and production operations.
Must have 2+ years in a supervisor or production operations lead/manager role in high-volume environments.
Must possess a full understanding of product life cycles, LEAN principles, and change management.
Must be able to interpret technical documentation including mechanical drawings, work instructions, and electrical schematics.
Must have experience supporting process development and troubleshooting both processes and equipment.
Must be proficient in MS Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Preferred qualifications include a technical degree, Lean Six Sigma certification, and knowledge of AS9100 or OSHA standards.

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