JobsUSASenior Director, US Manufacturing Operations
Company : Anduril Industries
Location : Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Management
Occupation : Director
Job Details
Overview
Senior Director, US Manufacturing Operations role at Anduril Industries. This position leads US manufacturing operations, managing a team of managers, line supervisors, and technicians to manufacture multiple Anduril product lines. The role is highly dynamic, requiring both technical leadership and frontline people management skills, and is responsible for delivering exceptional customer experiences while overseeing operations at multiple manufacturing site locations.
What You'll Do
- Manage technician staff in the production and delivery of our multiple technical products through factory acceptance, including prioritizing, equipment, and people on the production lines.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, and supply chain to introduce new products.
- Set priorities and direct daily operations to ensure timely work orders on the production floor.
- Lead ownership and execution of the hiring plan for the facility’s direct workforce.
- Ensure operators follow safety procedures and that safety training is current; document EHS incidents and proactively address workplace hazards; empower others to continuously improve operations.
- Manage, coach, mentor, and support manufacturing operations Directors and production managers.
- Prioritize work activities for operators to meet target on-time delivery goals.
- Ensure quality standards are met throughout the production process and support no defects leaving a station or team area.
- Provide high-level reports to Anduril leadership and participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
- Complete transactions in production systems daily and work cross-functionally to maintain accurate inventory levels in each work area.
- Provide weekly production progress reports, blockers, risks, and needs; generate daily pass downs and weekly production reports for engineering and operations teams.
- Lead daily communication with cross-functional teams (engineering, technicians, supply chain, logistics, quality) as necessary.
- Establish and maintain high performance and quality standards among direct facility staff; foster a positive, collaborative culture with emphasis on product knowledge, skills development, and cross-training.
- Display a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to achieve objectives.
- Travel between Anduril manufacturing facilities across the continental US as needed to facilitate production scale-up activities.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years experience managing manufacturing and production operations
- 5+ years in a supervisor or production operations management role at the Director level or above
- 5+ years of experience as a manager of managers
- Experience managing an operator/technician workforce of 100+ within direct organization
- Experience interfacing directly with designers and engineers
- Full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management
- Highly reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for employee development and experience training both new hires and veteran production staff
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a technical field (engineering, business, or applied science)
- Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws
Details
US Salary Range: $214,000—$321,000 USD
Benefits
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for U.S. roles; private medical coverage for UK/AUS roles; health plans subsidized by Anduril in respective regions.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, with option to purchase additional coverage.
- Generous holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid caregiver and wellness leave.
- Family planning and parenting support coverage (fertility, adoption, gestational carrier).
- Mental health resources, including free therapy and life coaching; additional work-life services.
- Professional development stipend for Andurilians.
- Daily meals or provisions in many offices; company-funded commuter benefits where applicable.
- Relocation assistance (where eligible).
- 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options (US roles).
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefits during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. See Anduril’s candidate privacy notice for details.
Legal and Job Details
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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