Senior Production Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p>Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.</p></div><h3>ABOUT THE TEAM</h3> <p>The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage.</p> <h3><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></h3> <p>The Senior Production Manager role requires both frontline technical and people management skills, placing you at the forefront of fostering team development and overseeing day-to-day delivery operations for our complex hardware platforms. Success in this pivotal position demands consistent achievement across team management, operations, and financial goals, ensuring the delivery of world-class, mission-critical products.<br><strong><br>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li data-uuid="0f1458d9-28ee-49ab-8887-9d24e3b812bf"><strong>Lead Production Operations:</strong>&nbsp;Oversee the production of a product line, managing a team of talented technicians to ensure efficient production and delivery of imaging hardware.</li> <li data-uuid="a25f4153-c06f-4787-8311-4754a5414d27"><strong>Drive Daily Production Goals:</strong>&nbsp;Strategically manage a production plan which solves for the desired production performance outcomes. Tactically direct daily operations to meet target on-time delivery goals.</li> <li data-uuid="5553e6cc-7b5e-4ec6-a7a0-39c82de5882e"><strong>Champion</strong><strong>&nbsp;Quality &amp; Safety:</strong>&nbsp;Ensure quality and safety standards are followed, minimizing defects and fostering a safe working environment.</li> <li data-uuid="352d361f-3e25-49f0-af9b-5bd882959564"><strong>Develop &amp; Mentor Talent:</strong>&nbsp;Actively coach, mentor, and support production technicians, fostering professional growth and cross-training within the team.</li> <li data-uuid="7cb7605a-cba5-4d9c-b769-6976e3ab93b7"><strong>Lead Continuous Improvement:</strong>&nbsp;Implement 5S and other continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and optimize workflows.</li> <li data-uuid="e3d75bdc-1aab-4ad3-b97c-23b277b38714"><strong>Strategic Communication:</strong>&nbsp;Effectively communicate priorities, production progress, risks, and resource needs to senior leadership and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.</li> </ul> <h4><br><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-uuid="9526a7ae-eeb5-4cdc-a63c-b407834b617e">7+ years experience in high-volume, complex electro-mechanical production, with 3+ years in a senior production management role.</li> <li data-uuid="ece43be1-af02-43cf-8238-2e0e3d7cd319">Proven expertise with ERP and MES systems, coupled with a deep understanding of NPI, Lean manufacturing, and change management (ECOs).</li> <li data-uuid="94b3c5f4-41bb-4166-b7f4-14a44b0a264a">Ability to interpret complex technical documentation (drawings, schematics, WIs) and troubleshoot processes and equipment.</li> <li data-uuid="083e5a43-3191-410f-a271-9602c71e8200">Demonstrated success in employee development, coaching, and mentorship.</li> <li data-uuid="83da47af-c967-4a5b-9906-8cca37eac70b">Exceptional verbal &amp; written communication skills, highly organized, and detail-oriented.</li> <li data-uuid="d1d5d88b-5d07-42b8-a6fd-65e57d645756">Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$166,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$220,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.&nbsp;</span><em><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers&quot;&gt;Explore Our Benefits</a>.</span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3> <p class="detailElios">Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.</p> </div> <div class="RichText column2"> <p class="detailElios">To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p> <ul> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>No Financial Requests:&nbsp;</strong>Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.</p> </li> <li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong> <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong>&nbsp;If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.</p> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong>&nbsp;Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/&quot;&gt;https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto">.</span>&lt