Materials Operations Manager

Rocket Lab; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company seeks a Materials Operations Manager to support the Supply Chain Director. You will lead initiatives for process optimization and ensure the timely delivery of materials for production. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, coupled with extensive experience in manufacturing operations.

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Daily Meals and Provisions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operations.
• Strong understanding of lean material flow and inventory control.
• Experience leading salary and hourly team members.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor department budgets and track progress.
• Ensure allocation of materials and drive required training.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Leadership

Analytical skills

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

As the Materials Operations Manager you will support the Supply Chain Director in executing the materials receiving, warehousing, and lineside delivery of required materials to execute the production schedule. You will work closely with the Procurement Manager, Production Control Manager within the Supply Chain Organization. You will directly support the Production Director and their team of Production Managers as it relates to the accurate and timely delivery of the materials they require to achieve their daily, weekly, and monthly schedule. You will also be responsible to lead the deployment of Anduril’s Manufacturing System (AMS) within your department.

If you possess a good foundation of lean manufacturing coupled with determination/grit, join us in shaping the future of Anduril’s manufacturing excellence. Apply now and become a vital part of our mission to secure a safer tomorrow.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Anduril’s Manufacturing System. Identify process waste and implement solutions to move your department to a more efficient execution model.
• Budget & Cost Control – Monitor department budgets, track progress and ensure we are continually focused on operational cost reduction.
• Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and solutions. Directly engage with your peer group to gain their support on changes to your department’s processes. Support other Department Managers in their efforts to drive improvements in their areas.
• Resource Management – Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor and equipment to successfully implement AMS within your department. Drive required training completion and cross functional training within your department and teams to gain flexibility in execution responsibilities.
• Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could impact a successful implementation and maintenance of the AMS
• Cross Functional Collaboration – Coordinate between the Operations functional teams and supporting organizations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in operations with a focus on material floor operations support a production facility
• Strong understanding of lean material flow, warehouse management, and inventory control
• Experience leading both salary and hourly team members
• Experience in driving continuous improvement and technology insertion appropriately within a Materials Organization
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a manufacturing operations facility with multiple functional roles (Production, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations Quality)
• Experience with value stream mapping, line balancing, time study, and organizational repurposing
• Experience leading a multi-shift department

US Salary Range

$91,800—$137,700 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits:For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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