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Manufacturing Operations Manager, AD&S

Anduril· Manufacturing : Advanced Effects Manufacturing Operations : Production Operations
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Hybrid (Columbus, OH)$111k - $147kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a team of technicians at Arsenal-1, driving production ramp for multiple hardware platforms in a high-volume, defense-focused environment. Role includes frontline leadership, NPI-to-production lifecycle oversight, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain, and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Manage technician staff in the production and delivery of AD&S hardware through factory acceptance.
  • Set priorities and direct daily operations, including the timely issuing and completion of work orders to the production floor.
  • Ensure all operators follow safety procedures and that their teams' safety training is current, document EHS incidents, proactively correct workplace hazards, and empower others to continuously improve operations.
  • Manage, coach, mentor, and support production technicians.
  • Prioritize work activities for operators to achieve target on-time delivery goals.
  • Ensure quality standards are met throughout the entire production process, and support no defects leaving a station or team area.
  • Own the culture on your line: be a stakeholder in the programs and policies that affect life on the floor, and maintain a high bar for excellence while building a strong team.
  • Provide clear, high-quality reports out to Production Managers, the Director of Manufacturing Operations, and the Head of Manufacturing as needed.
  • Be an active participant in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
  • Complete transactions in production systems (NetSuite, JIRA Anduril MES) on a daily basis.
  • Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure inventory levels are maintained and accurate in each work area.
  • Provide a weekly report-out of production progress, blockers, risks, and needs, and generate daily pass-downs and weekly production reports for the engineering and operations teams.
  • Lead daily communication with cross-functional teams, including engineering, technicians, supply chain, logistics, and quality, as necessary.
  • Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and cross-training.
  • Show up every day with a high level of urgency, ownership, and enthusiasm to get the job done.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in production-oriented or electro-mechanical technician fields, with at least 3+ years in a supervisor or production operations lead/manager role in a high-volume production environment.
  • Experience working with ERP and MES systems.
  • A full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management (ECOs).
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specifications, electrical schematics, and similar).
  • Experience working directly and communicating with designers and engineers.
  • Extremely reliable, organized, and detail-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A passion for employee development, and enjoyment of the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff.
  • Proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting, allowing you to adapt easily to constantly changing production environments.
  • Experience supporting process development.
  • Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing, or 6-Sigma principles.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Production leadership and supervisionERP/MES systemsNPI to production lifecycleSafety and EHS complianceLean/6-Sigma principlesTechnical documentation interpretationCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and related coverage) available at little to no cost.
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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