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Manager, Manufacturing Optimization

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Operations : Production Operations
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Ashville, OH$111k - $147kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Seeking a Manufacturing Optimization Manager to develop and deploy the Anduril Production System (APS) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across US manufacturing sites. Lead lean manufacturing initiatives, coach frontline leaders, and build tools to improve performance, with up to 50% travel and potential relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

  • Establish a scalable operating/manufacturing/production system (tiered accountability, daily management, KPI trees, visual management, problem solving, governance) aligned to Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
  • Strengthen cross-functional execution by integrating Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Test into shared problem-solving and prioritized action plans
  • Standardize processes, tools, and templates used by all Operations teams across the company
  • Coach and develop Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders through daily Gemba, leader standard work, and structured feedback
  • Capture and deploy best practices across lines/cells/sites via playbooks, standard work libraries, and replication mechanisms with clear ownership and audit cadence
  • Develop practical tools and structures (dashboards, hour-by-hour boards, problem queues, skills boards) that improve visibility, prioritization, and decision speed

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Production Supervisor or Manager running a shop floor in a high-volume environment
  • Strong working knowledge of LEAN tools and principles, 5S, and Six Sigma to eliminate waste
  • Experience scaling products from NPI to high volume
  • Strong working knowledge of standard work development for frontline hourly teams on the shop floor
  • Organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Passion for employee development and training of new hires and veteran production staff
  • Experience supporting process development and optimization
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:LEAN tools and principlesNPI to high-volume scalingStandard work development

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and related support)
  • Relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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