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Anduril Industries · 1 month ago

Production Supervisor, Intelligence Systems

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $114K/yr

3+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Production Supervisor will manage a team of technicians in the production of various products for military and commercial customers, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage technician staff in the production and delivery of Anduril products through acceptance testing and delivery

Set priorities and direct daily operations to include timely issuing and completion of work orders to the production floor, clear blockers daily for the production team to achieve their goals

Ensure all operators are following safety procedures and standard work tasks. Proactively identify and drive safety improvement opportunities

Prioritize work activities for operators to achieve target on time delivery goals

Be an active participant in 5S and continuous improvement activities

Complete transactions in production systems (NetSuite / JIRA) on daily basis

Maintain accurate inventory levels in each work area

Provide weekly report out of production progress, blockers, risks, needs

Provide support to other functional groups within Anduril

Lead daily communication with cross functional team such as engineering, technicians, supply chain, logistics, and quality as necessary

Ability to work on the line and support new operator training as required

Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and X-training

Show up every day with extreme urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done

Execute on priorities and production plans provided by operation management

Manage, coach, mentor and support up to 30 production associates on shift

Execute and maintain standardized manufacturing instructions and control plans

Support issue resolution including root cause investigation and corrective action tracking

Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area

Generate daily pass downs and quality reports for engineering and operations team

Qualification

Production managementLEAN manufacturingTechnical documentation interpretationProcess developmentEquipment maintenance5S principlesEmployee developmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-oriented

Required

3+ years of experience managing or supervising in a high volume production environment

Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key manufacturing fundamentals

A full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principals, and change management (ECOs)

Can interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specs, electrical schematics, etc.)

Willing to work on hardware hands on as needed by production

Experience being hands-on and prefer to be on the production floor and have proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting, allowing you to easily adapt to constantly changing production environments

Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff

Experience supporting process development

Experience supporting equipment maintenance

Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Extremely reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering, business, or applied science.)

Lean six sigma green belt certified

Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws

Experience working with electrical and mechanical assembly and integration

Forklift and 3A Hoisting certification a plus

Experience in ramping low volume manufacturing to high rate

Extensive hiring and organizational design experience

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