Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager

Anduril • Waltham, MA

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About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager leads day-to-day production operations for a product line of complex imaging hardware. The role combines frontline technical expertise and people management to ensure efficient production and delivery of mission-critical products while meeting team, operational, and financial goals.

The manager oversees production planning and daily execution, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality and safety standards. The role also develops production technicians through coaching, mentorship, and cross-training; implements 5S and other continuous-improvement initiatives; and communicates production priorities, progress, risks, and resource needs to senior leadership while coordinating across functions.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in high-volume, complex electro-mechanical production.
• At least 3 years of experience in a senior production management role.
• Proven expertise with ERP and MES systems.
• Deep understanding of NPI, Lean manufacturing, and change management, including ECOs.
• Ability to interpret complex technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, and work instructions, and troubleshoot processes and equipment.
• Demonstrated success in employee development, coaching, and mentorship.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of a product line and manage technicians to ensure efficient production and delivery of imaging hardware.
• Manage production planning to achieve desired performance outcomes and direct daily operations to meet on-time delivery goals.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are followed, minimize defects, and foster a safe working environment.
• Coach, mentor, and support production technicians, promoting professional growth and cross-training.
• Implement 5S and other continuous-improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and optimize workflows.
• Communicate production priorities, progress, risks, and resource needs to senior leadership and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of total compensation.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed