Manager, Manufacturing Optimization
Core
Develop and deploy the Anduril Production System (APS) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across manufacturing sites in the US.
Role type
Manufacturing Optimization Manager
Builds
Scalable operating/manufacturing/production systems aligned to Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Domain
Defense manufacturing / High-volume production
Required skills
Lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, NPI scaling, standard work development, daily management, problem solving, coaching frontline leaders, visual management, KPI tracking
Preferred skills
AS9100 standards, OSHA laws, small electronic assembly, drones
Technologies
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Responsibilities
Establish scalable operating systems with tiered accountability and governance; Strengthen cross-functional execution by integrating Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Test; Standardize processes, tools, and templates for all Operations teams; Coach and develop Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders through daily Gemba and leader standard work; Capture and deploy best practices across lines/cells/sites via playbooks and standard work libraries; Develop practical tools and structures (dashboards, hour-by-hour boards, problem queues, skills boards) to improve visibility and decision speed
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC