VP of Global Production Operations

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 252,000 - 382,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a strategic Vice President of Production, Mission Systems, to oversee production across multiple sites including Costa Mesa, Lexington, and more. The role drives portfolio programs, allocates resources, and owns division P&L while pushing lean, cost reduction, and throughput improvements.

The executive will partner with R&D, sales, and engineering to scale new product lines, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a high-performing manufacturing organization across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record of leading large, complex manufacturing operations across multiple sites or locations.
• Experience in a high- or hyper-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across multiple production facilities and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Lead production capabilities and balance investment, capacity, and talent across product lines.
• Partner with R&D, sales, and engineering to stand up production lines for new products.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L ownership

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Operations Management

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a strategic Vice President of Production, Mission Systems, to oversee production across multiple sites including Costa Mesa, Lexington, and more. The role drives portfolio programs, allocates resources, and owns division P&L while pushing lean, cost reduction, and throughput improvements.

The executive will partner with R&D, sales, and engineering to scale new product lines, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a high-performing manufacturing organization across