Director of Manufacturing Operations — Defense Tech

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Ashville (OH); Presencial; USD 190.000 - 252.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations for its Air Dominance & Strike division, overseeing production from prototypes to full-rate manufacturing at Arsenal-01 in Columbus, OH. You will lead managers, supervisors, and technicians, balancing innovation with practical execution.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing operations, LEAN principles, and hands-on team development, with travel 25–50% and relocation support as eligible.

Formación

• 6+ years of experience managing manufacturing and production operations.
• 2nd item
• 3+ years in a supervisor or production ops mgmt role at director level or above.
• 3+ years of experience managing 100+ operator/technician workforce
• Experience working with designers and engineers
• Strong understanding of product life cycle from NPI to scaled production, LEAN, and change management
• Excellent verbal and written communication; highly organized

Responsabilidades

• Deliver outcomes for the Air Dominance & Strike Production organization.
• Create a clear vision for Manufacturing Operations.
• Lead and mentor Manufacturing Operations Managers and Production Supervisors.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Deliver quality products on-time and at cost.
• Own attainment for both current and emerging programs.
• Own the culture on the floor and maintain a high operating standard.
• Communicate briefs to senior leadership and customers.
• Show up daily with urgency, ownership, and enthusiasm to get the job done.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Product lifecycle

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Educación

Bachelor's or Master’s in engineering or technical field

Herramientas

AS9100 knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations for its Air Dominance & Strike division, overseeing production from prototypes to full-rate manufacturing at Arsenal-01 in Columbus, OH. You will lead managers, supervisors, and technicians, balancing innovation with practical execution.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing operations, LEAN principles, and hands-on team development, with travel 25–50% and relocation support as eligible.