Manufacturing Operations Lead – NPI & High-Volume Hardware

Anduril Industries; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a team of technicians in Ashville, OH, producing multiple hardware platforms for military and commercial customers. The role blends frontline technical work with people management to deliver exceptional customer experiences and meet financial goals.

You will participate in NPI-to-production workflows, apply LEAN manufacturing principles, and maintain safety and quality standards across the production line.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in production-focused roles with 3+ years in a supervisory/manager role
• Experience with ERP and MES systems
• Understanding of product life cycle from NPI to production
• LEAN manufacturing principles and ECO/change management
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and docs
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Passion for employee development and training production staff
• Experience troubleshooting processes and equipment
• Knowledge of 5S/LEAN or 6-Sigma
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• Familiarity with AS9100 and OSHA laws (preferred)
• NPI experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s/Associate degree (engineering/technical) preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage technicians in production and delivery of hardware through factory acceptance
• Set daily priorities and issue/complete work orders on the floor
• Ensure safety procedures and training are current, document incidents
• Coach, mentor and support production technicians
• Prioritize activities to achieve on-time delivery goals
• Ensure quality standards throughout production and prevent defects
• Provide high-level production progress reports to management
• Lead 5S and continuous improvement activities
• Complete transactions in NetSuite/JIRA/Anduril MES
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, logistics, and quality
• Maintain inventory levels and cross-functional communication
• Deliver weekly production reports and daily pass-downs
• Foster a collaborative team culture and knowledge sharing
• Demonstrate urgency and enthusiasm to complete tasks

Skills

Production operations leadership

ERP and MES systems

LEAN manufacturing

5S

Strong communication

Employee development

Process troubleshooting

Process development

MS Office

U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a team of technicians in Ashville, OH, producing multiple hardware platforms for military and commercial customers. The role blends frontline technical work with people management to deliver exceptional customer experiences and meet financial goals.

You will participate in NPI-to-production workflows, apply LEAN manufacturing principles, and maintain safety and quality standards across the production line.