Manufacturing Operations Leader — NPI & Lean Excellence

Anduril Industries; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Ashville, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead production and delivery of multiple hardware platforms for strategic military and commercial customers. You will oversee technicians, implement priorities, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes organization, cross-functional collaboration, and development of a high-performing team while guiding continuous improvement initiatives and operating with

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in production-oriented fields with at least 3+ years in a supervisor/manager role.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems.
• Full understanding of product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management (ECOs).
• Can interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specs, electrical schematics).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Passion for employee development and training of new hires and veteran staff.
• Experience supporting process development and 5S/lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• U.S. Citizen Required

Responsibilities

• Manage technician staff in production and delivery of hardware through factory acceptance.
• Set priorities and direct daily operations to issue and complete work orders to the production floor.
• Ensure operators follow safety procedures and training is current; document EHS incidents and proactively address hazards.
• Manage, coach, mentor and support production technicians.
• Prioritize work activities to achieve on-time delivery goals.
• Ensure quality standards are met; support no defects leaving a station.
• Provide high-level production reports to Production Managers, Directors, and Head of Manufacturing.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Complete transactions in NetSuite / Jira / Anduril MES daily.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to maintain accurate inventory levels in each work area.
• Provide weekly production progress reports and daily pass-downs for engineering and operations.
• Lead daily communication with cross-functional teams (engineering, technicians, supply chain, logistics, quality).
• Build a positive, collaborative team culture with product knowledge and cross-training.
• Show up with urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done.

Skills

ERP/MES experience

NPI/LEAN

Reading drawings/electrical schematics

Leadership/people development

Communication skills

Process troubleshooting

Process development

5S/Lean principles

MS Office

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree (technical field)

Job description

Anduril Industries in Ashville, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead production and delivery of multiple hardware platforms for strategic military and commercial customers. You will oversee technicians, implement priorities, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes organization, cross-functional collaboration, and development of a high-performing team while guiding continuous improvement initiatives and operating with