Operator V (Onsite)

Axon Enterprise; Arizona; Presencial; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave for all

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Employee Resource Groups

Snacks in our offices

Descripción de la vacante

Axon is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to act as the primary operational leader for assigned manufacturing areas, driving SQDIP metrics and cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS. This onsite role reports to the Manufacturing Manager in Arizona.

You’ll coach operators, reduce defects, manage WIP, and champion Lean, Kaizen and continuous improvement to boost throughput and OEE while developing your leadership career.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• 2+ years in a lead, supervisory, training, or coordination role.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, 7S, and root cause analysis.
• Proven coaching ability and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to move through manufacturing areas and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily operational execution across assigned manufacturing departments.
• Promote a safety-first culture by monitoring safety performance and audits.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Operators and Area Leads.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for quality escalations and root-cause/corrective actions.
• Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, and Production Control to manage WIP and inventory.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement to boost throughput and OEE.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing operations

Lean Manufacturing

7S Methodologies

Root cause analysis

Coaching & development

Cross-functional collaboration

Production metrics

Educación

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

The Manufacturing Lead serves as the primary operational leader for assigned manufacturing areas, driving departmental execution across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and People Development (SQDIP). In this role, you will provide leadership to production teams, coach Area Leads and Operators, and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You will partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS to achieve key business objectives while elevating team capabilities and advancing your leadership career.

Location: Onsite
Reports to: Manufacturing Manager

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily operational execution across assigned manufacturing departments, ensuring alignment with SQDIP metrics and customer demand.
• Promote a safety‑first culture by monitoring safety performance, conducting audits, and collaborating with EHS specialists to implement preventative solutions.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Operators and Area Leads through regular 1:1 discussions, skill assessments, and workforce training progression.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for quality escalations, driving defect reduction initiatives through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, and Production Control to manage WIP, material flow, inventory accuracy, and staffing strategies.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, OEE, and operational performance.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with 2+ years in a lead, supervisory, training, or coordination role.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles, 7S methodologies, and root cause analysis.
• Strong track record of coaching team members, driving cross‑functional collaboration, and managing production metrics.
• Ability to move throughout the manufacturing environment and lift or position materials up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long‑term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well‑being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity and values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Voluntary Self‑Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Axon’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.