Production Program Manager

Anduril Industries; McHenry (MS); On-site; USD 113,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in McHenry, Mississippi is seeking a Production Program Manager to oversee the manufacturing lifecycle. This role involves driving efficiency, managing project budgets, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful production program execution. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Operations Management, with 8+ years in program management, preferably in defense or aerospace. A strong understanding of manufacturing processes and eligibility for U.S. security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in operations program management, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and scalability.
• Monitor project budgets and track progress to ensure successful transition to full scale production.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production readiness goals.

Skills

Manufacturing operational excellence

Project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project)

Strong communication and leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

Agile methodologies

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Overview

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 Team

As Production Program Manager you will report to the Head of Production in overseeing the manufacturing and production lifecycle. You will work cross functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, program management, growth, and leadership teams to ensure the successful execution of production programs. Your role is critical in driving efficiency, managing schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on a budget.

If you possess a good foundation for manufacturing operational excellence coupled with determination/grit, join us in shaping the future of military might. Your work will not only translate prototypes for scalable production but also change the balance of defense capabilities on a global scale.

Key responsibilities and requirements are described below.

What You'll Do

• Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our COGs objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness during the development and pre-production phase.
• Budget & Cost Control – Monitor project budgets, track progress and ensure we are continually focused on identifying and solving issues to enable a successful transition to full scale production.
• Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and solutions.
• Resource Management – Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor and equipment to meet production readiness goals.
• Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness.
• Cross Functional Collaboration – Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, program management, growth, quality and leadership teams to align pre-production efforts with business objectives leading up to program transition to full scale production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
• 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows
• Experience launching new products with condensed timelines
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts)
• 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 defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
• Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems

Salary & Benefits

US Salary Range: $113,000—$149,000 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.

Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

Information Security & Data Privacy

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams: Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

What to do: No financial requests. Verify communications from @anduril.com and with agency partners. Exercise caution with unsolicited outreach. If you suspect fraud, report to [e-mail]. Data Privacy: To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril using a third-party service provider for pre-employment risk screening and related due diligence.