Director, Advanced Manufacturing Operations

Anduril Industries

Ashville (OH)

On-site

USD 190,000 - 252,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Anduril Industries in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations for its Air Dominance & Strike division. You will oversee prototype to full-rate production, manage managers and technicians, and ensure performance across Fury, Barracuda, and Roadrunner programs.

The role requires 6+ years in manufacturing leadership, collaboration with design teams, and a focus on Lean processes while driving a strong team culture.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years experience in manufacturing and production operations.
  • 3+ years in supervisor or production ops management at Director level or above.
  • 3+ years of experience as a manager of managers.
  • Experience managing operator/technician workforce of 100+ within direct organization.
  • Experience with designers and engineers working directly.
  • Understanding of product lifecycle (NPI to production), LEAN principles, and change management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Passion for employee development and training of staff.
  • Eligibility for active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver outcomes for the Air Dominance & Strike Production organization.
  • Create a clear vision for Manufacturing Operations and manage the project portfolio.
  • Collaborate with leaders across the production organization (Mfg Eng, Design Eng, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain).
  • Deliver quality, on-time, at-cost products and own attainment for programs.
  • Foster floor culture, set policies, and mentor Manufacturing Operations Managers and Supervisors.
  • Communicate briefs up to senior leadership and to customers with high quality.

Skills

Manufacturing operations management
Director-level leadership
Manager of managers
Large operator workforce 100+
Collaborate with designers/engineers
LEAN & product lifecycle
Strong communication skills
Employee development
Active U.S. Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technical field
AS9100 standards knowledge

Job description

Anduril Industries in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations for its Air Dominance & Strike division. You will oversee prototype to full-rate production, manage managers and technicians, and ensure performance across Fury, Barracuda, and Roadrunner programs.

The role requires 6+ years in manufacturing leadership, collaboration with design teams, and a focus on Lean processes while driving a strong team culture.

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