Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OH
Salary
$225,000–$298,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Above market

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This role $262k
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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 · Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations

The Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations will lead and oversee all manufacturing activities across multiple facilities, driving operational performance and scaling production to meet business growth objectives. This role involves developing and executing strategies for productivity, quality, cost, and delivery while leading multi-site teams to achieve operational excellence. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, implementing lean manufacturing practices, managing budgets and capital expenditures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong background in engineering or operations management, extensive experience in large-scale manufacturing, and expertise in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and team leadership. Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO and FDA compliance is preferred, along with the ability to manage complex production planning and workforce development initiatives.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute manufacturing operations strategies to meet company goals.
  • Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including scheduling and workforce management.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on lean manufacturing and process optimization.
  • Lead multi-site manufacturing teams to achieve operational excellence and production targets.
  • Manage manufacturing operating budgets and capital expenditures for capacity expansion.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 7 years in senior leadership roles.
  • Proven track record managing large-scale manufacturing operations and multi-site environments.
  • Strong expertise in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team leadership.
  • Experience managing production planning, scheduling, workforce management, and budget oversight.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; eligible for security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.

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