Lead Production Supervisor — Defense Tech (Secret Clearance)

Anduril Industries; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead front-line manufacturing teams, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, and to precise quality standards. You will oversee shift operations and collaborate with engineering, quality, and EHS to mature processes as we scale from development toward full-rate production.

This role requires hands‑on leadership, a strong working knowledge of production systems and quality processes, and the ability to make sound

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a production or manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Demonstrated history of solid problem solving skills and decision‑making ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in production management software and Microsoft Office
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage a number of front‑line team members. Provide training, facilitate professional development, and conduct performance reviews.
• Champion an EHS‑focused culture by ensuring production processes, equipment, and team members comply with established requirements. Actively work with the EHS team to continuously improve processes and drive accountability to 5S standards.
• Ensure products meet all quality standards and specifications. Implement and utilize quality control processes, participate in improvement and corrective action activities, and drive reduction in variability.
• Work closely with production planning to execute production schedules to meet demand requirements.
• Develop and refine process instructions. Ensure these processes are diligently communicated, trained to, and followed.
• Continuously evaluate and improve production processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure all production equipment is optimally utilized.
• Drive urgency and accountability by leveraging tools such as SPC, KPIs, and other performance data analysis. Employ problem solving and data‑driven decision‑making, and coach the production team to do the same.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Security clearance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MES

Production management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anduril Industries in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead front-line manufacturing teams, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, and to precise quality standards. You will oversee shift operations and collaborate with engineering, quality, and EHS to mature processes as we scale from development toward full-rate production.

This role requires hands‑on leadership, a strong working knowledge of production systems and quality processes, and the ability to make sound