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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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The Head of Production role at Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems division in McHenry, Mississippi seeks a visionary leader to oversee the full lifecycle of production from New Product Introduction to high-volume manufacturing. This senior director will architect and optimize critical functions such as planning, supply chain management, manufacturing engineering, operations, and quality assurance to ensure operational excellence and compliance with rigorous safety standards. Responsibilities include expanding facilities, fostering a culture of ownership among teams, and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies for data-driven decision-making. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of leadership experience in high-volume technical manufacturing environments, expertise in managing diverse teams, and hands-on involvement on the production floor. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of energetics manufacturing, and the ability to develop long-term strategic visions are essential.
Washington, District of Columbia+18 days ago
$220,000–$292,000
Secret security clearance
DOD Program Executive Offices
Program Acquisition Executives
Missile systems
Surface fires
Air launched effects
Air defense domains
Tactical and strategic planning
Customer relationship management
Defense acquisitions
New technology introduction
Scaling to larger defense programs
lean manufacturing
continuous improvement
operational excellence
ISO
FDA
AS9100
production planning
scheduling
workforce management
budget oversight
quality systems
regulatory compliance
team leadership
communication
problem-solving
Automation
Robotics
Digital Manufacturing Tools
Lean Manufacturing
Process Engineering
Operational Excellence
Design for Manufacturability (DfM)
Design for Assembly (DfA)
Quality Systems
ISO
FDA
AS9100
Project Management
CI/CD