Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Salary
$86,000–$114,000 / yr
Posted
18 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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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.

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TL;DR · Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations, Connected Warfare

Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations, Connected Warfare joins the Manufacturing Production team to manage a group of technicians in producing products for military and commercial customers. This role involves overseeing daily operations, including issuing work orders, clearing production blockers, ensuring safety compliance, and managing inventory levels within NetSuite and JIRA systems. The supervisor will lead cross-functional communication with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams while fostering a collaborative culture through training and mentoring. Key responsibilities include executing standardized manufacturing instructions, performing root cause investigations, and maintaining 5S and lean manufacturing standards. The ideal candidate possesses experience in high-volume production environments, technical documentation interpretation, and the full product lifecycle from NPI to scaled production. Required skills include proficiency in critical path analysis, change management, and hardware troubleshooting within a connected warfare domain involving advanced defense technology.

What you'll do

  • Manage a team of up to 30 production associates to manufacture products for military and commercial customers.
  • Direct daily operations by issuing work orders, clearing blockers, and prioritizing tasks to meet on-time delivery goals.
  • Ensure all operators follow safety procedures and participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
  • Perform technical troubleshooting and provide hands-on support on the production floor as needed.
  • Maintain accurate inventory levels and complete daily transactions in NetSuite and JIRA systems.
  • Conduct root cause investigations and track corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues.
  • Monitor quality standards throughout the production 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 access to export controlled information or facilities.
  • 2+ years of experience managing or supervising in a high volume production environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of product life cycle, LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management (ECOs).
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation including mechanical drawings, work instructions, and electrical schematics.
  • Willingness to perform hands-on hardware work and troubleshoot processes or equipment on the production floor.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on being organized and detail-oriented.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (preferred); Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (preferred).

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