Production Supervisor, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries•Ashville, OH

18h•$66,000 - $188,000

About The Position

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. ABOUT THE TEAM We are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Ohio. You will work on cutting-edge technology aimed at advancing the state-of-the-possible. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing a team of highly talented technicians to produce a number of different products for strategic military and commercial customers. This is a highly dynamic role that requires both frontline technical and people management skills. This role will be based temporarily at Santa Ana, CA for a 6 month training period before transitioning to Ashville, OH.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional 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
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.