Production Operations Manager, Maritime

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
85 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $150k
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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $131,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $162k 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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Production Operations Manager, Maritime

Production Operations Manager, Maritime The Production Operations Manager joins the Maritime Manufacturing Technology team to lead the stand-up and daily operations of an advanced manufacturing facility. This foundational role involves building and managing the entire production system, from recruiting and training a diverse team of machinists, welders, and fabricators to establishing critical infrastructure like tool rooms and material flow. The manager will oversee complex processes including CNC machining, waterjet, plasma, and oxy-fuel cutting, plate rolling, welding, and systems integration. Key responsibilities include designing manufacturing procedures, implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, and bridging the gap between R&D and high-volume production. The role requires proficiency in ERP, MES, and PLM systems to manage the lifecycle of maritime products, including surface, undersea, and sea-to-air vehicles, while ensuring quality standards and safety across all fabrication activities.

What you'll do

  • Recruit, train, and manage a full production team including machinists, welders, and fabricators.
  • Architect and implement manufacturing infrastructure such as tool rooms, work cells, and material flow systems.
  • Design and document robust manufacturing processes to ensure first-time quality and scalability.
  • Manage daily operations across CNC machining, welding, kitting, and systems integration.
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Facilitate the transition of new products from R&D into full-scale, repeatable production.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance teams to optimize the product lifecycle.
  • Develop strategic roadmaps for manufacturing capacity, equipment, and technology growth.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 10-15+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must have 5+ years of experience in a leadership, management, or supervisor role overseeing production teams.
  • Proven experience establishing and standing up manufacturing facilities or significant production lines.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex processes including CNC machining, cutting, metal forming, welding, and systems integration.
  • Practical experience with ERP, MES, and PLM systems.
  • Experience transitioning products from R&D to full-scale production.
  • Must be a U.S. Person for access to export-controlled information or facilities.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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