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Anduril Industries · 1 hour ago

Senior Manager, Industrial Engineering (Supply Chain Material Flow)

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $171K/yr

10+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities through advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Material Flow Engineering to optimize warehouse and material flow operations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement innovative material management strategies. The role requires extensive supply chain knowledge and experience in managing complex inventory systems.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Design, develop and implement innovative material management strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize material flow and support production requirements for efficient movement of parts & materials using lean principles across multiple sites

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, logistics, and quality, to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of materials

Collaborate with production planning teams to align material availability with production schedules, minimize disruptions, and meet customer demand on time

Own the metrics, KPIs, and reporting associated with monitoring production line health and efficiency, such as cycle time, throughput rate, capacity, utilization, process non-conformities, and inventory accuracy. Analyze material usage trends, identify opportunities for process improvements, and implement lean practices to optimize material handling, storage, and distribution

Support and implement inventory control measures, including cycle counting, regular audits, and reconciliation, to ensure inventory accuracy and prevent stockouts or overstocking

Utilize ERP (Oracle) & WMS software (Odoo) systems and tools to track inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and optimize material-related processes

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality control protocols in all material management activities

Passionately work across multiple programs from development to full rate production to scale best-in-class solutions to align with maturity of manufacturing process

Proactively identify imbalances and bottlenecks caused by inventory processes, line layouts, parts shortages, staffing shortages, and other production constraints; flag constraints with the appropriate owners across Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality and drive to resolution

Develop processes to optimize workplans for highly variable demands across multiple sites

Translate tools and reports into actionable tasks that impact the health of warehouse operations across a plethora of processes and sites

Produce and maintain tools to increase accuracy of work demand for new facilities and maturing processes using a data-driven approach using tools such as Value Stream Mapping/ Process Mapping/ Line Balancing techniques

Identify and solve complex problems related to the movement of materials within a manufacturing environment

Qualification

Supply chain managementMaterial flow engineeringERP/WMS implementationLean manufacturing principlesInventory controlData analysisProblem-solvingSQL database interactionValue stream mappingProcess simulation softwareCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject managementTechnical documentation reading

Required

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or other technical field/supply chain management

10+ years of experience with 5+ years of people management experience in material flow engineering and management, inventory control, or supply chain management roles, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment

5+ years of experience in a high-rate supply chain or manufacturing environment, where complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies are built with heavy data utilization

Ability to read technical documentation such as drawings and CAD data, understanding of a variety of hardware manufacturing processes for both electronics (PCBAs, sensor hardware, etc.) and structures, mechanical components, and electromechanical systems

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Columbus, OH

Preferred

Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management techniques, and material planning strategies

Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are crucial for collaborating with different teams

Experience with department or factory design and set up - value stream mapping, flow lines, continuous flow, one piece flow, workstation design

Ability to completely own a value chain from start to finish, measuring each step of the process, creating actionable tasks that culminated in a significant and sustainable business improvement

Demonstrated ability of presenting project results to a cross functional team with clearly relating data to proposed next steps

Prior experience with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for production operations or Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Prior knowledge of NetSuite, Oracle or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Have direct experience scoping, buying off and commissioning warehouse automation

Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles which drive manufacturing productivity

Experience in delivering successful project by being hands on with the process. Including gemba walks, operational analysis, poka yoke solutions among others to allow teams to be successful without massive CAPEX

Experience interacting with SQL databases - storage of information and building custom queries for tracking production and inventory-related metrics

Experience with using Siemens Plant Simulation or Process Simulation software to model a production line and run production scenarios

Experience with both commercial and federal inventory procedures, requirements, processes

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan