Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$86,000–$130,000 / yr
Posted
121 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $108k
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This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $140,000–$193,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $108k versus about $167k 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 · Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations, Sentry joins the Manufacturing Production team to manage a staff of technicians in the production and delivery of products for military and commercial customers. This role involves directing daily operations, managing work orders, ensuring safety compliance, and facilitating 5S and continuous improvement activities. The supervisor will perform tasks such as inventory management, root cause investigation, and cross-functional communication with engineering, supply chain, and logistics teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing the product lifecycle from NPI to scaled production while maintaining quality standards. Required skills include proficiency in NetSuite and JIRA, knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles, 6-Sigma, and AS9100 standards. The candidate must be able to interpret technical documentation like mechanical drawings and electrical schematics while performing hands-on troubleshooting and equipment maintenance within a high-volume production environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage a team of up to 30 production associates to ensure the timely manufacturing and delivery of products.
  • Direct daily operations by issuing work orders, clearing blockers, and prioritizing tasks to meet production goals.
  • Ensure all operators follow safety protocols and participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
  • Perform technical troubleshooting on equipment and provide hands-on support for new operator training.
  • Maintain accurate inventory levels and complete daily transactions in NetSuite and JIRA systems.
  • Conduct root cause investigations and track corrective actions to resolve production issues.
  • Monitor quality standards throughout the manufacturing process to ensure zero defects leave the team area.
  • Provide weekly reports on production progress, risks, and requirements to engineering and operations teams.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export-controlled information or facilities.
  • 3+ years of experience managing or supervising in a high volume production environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key manufacturing fundamentals.
  • Full understanding of product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN principles, and change management.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation including mechanical drawings, work instructions, and electrical schematics.
  • Willingness to perform hands-on work on the production floor and troubleshoot equipment/processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on organization and detail.

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