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Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Supervisor for Manufacturing Operations to lead the Core Tech manufacturing team in Costa Mesa. This role manages a team of up to 30 production technicians responsible for manufacturing cutting-edge defense and commercial products powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing technician staff through all phases of production, from assembly through acceptance testing and delivery
- Setting daily priorities and directing operations, including work order issuance and completion tracking
- Ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures and proactively identifying safety improvements
- Maintaining on-time delivery targets and managing production schedules
- Participating in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
- Managing production systems (NetSuite/JIRA) and inventory tracking
- Providing weekly production reports on progress, blockers, and risks
- Leading cross-functional communication with engineering, supply chain, logistics, and quality teams
- Supporting operator training and skill development
- Executing standardized manufacturing instructions and control plans
- Conducting root cause investigations and corrective action tracking
- Generating daily quality reports and pass-downs
Required qualifications include 6+ years managing or supervising in high-volume production, strong manufacturing fundamentals knowledge, understanding of product lifecycle and LEAN principles, ability to interpret technical documentation, hands-on production floor experience, and proven troubleshooting skills. Must be a U.S. Person due to export control requirements.
Preferred qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, and knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA compliance.
