Production Operations Manager, Maritime

Anduril
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 166,000 - 220,000 annuallyFunction: Business OperationsExperience: 10-15 yearsSkills: []

Lead and scale a hands-on, end-to-end production system at our Santa Ana facility. Build and manage cross-functional teams (machinists, welders, fabricators), establish production infrastructure, design robust processes, drive daily operations and continuous improvement, and coordinate with Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality to translate R&D into high-volume, high-quality manufacturing for defense maritime systems.

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Production Operations Manager, Maritime

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Job Summary

Lead and scale a hands-on, end-to-end production system at our Santa Ana facility. Build and manage cross-functional teams (machinists, welders, fabricators), establish production infrastructure, design robust processes, drive daily operations and continuous improvement, and coordinate with Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality to translate R&D into high-volume, high-quality manufacturing for defense maritime systems.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build & Lead High-Performing Teams: Recruit, hire, train, and manage a full operations team, including Machinists, Welders, Fabricators, Machine Operators, and manufacturing kitting personnel. Establish team leads and foster a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • •Establish Production Systems: Architect and implement all critical manufacturing infrastructure, including tool rooms, work cells, material flow, and comprehensive shipping & receiving management.
  • •Develop & Optimize Processes: Design, document, and implement robust manufacturing processes and procedures from the ground up, ensuring efficiency, first-time quality, and scalability.
  • •Oversee Daily Operations: Manage day-to-day production activities across diverse manufacturing disciplines, ensuring production schedules are met, quality standards are upheld, and resources are optimized.
  • •Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement and champion continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality and delivery.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •10-15+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • •5+ years in a leadership, management, or supervisor role overseeing diverse production teams.
  • •Proven experience establishing and standing up manufacturing facilities or significant production lines.
  • •Demonstrated experience managing complex manufacturing processes including CNC machining, cutting (waterjets, plasma, oxy-fuel), metal forming (rolling), welding, systems integration, and general fabrication.
  • •Strong understanding and practical experience with ERP, MES, and PLM systems.
Experience:10-15 yearsManufacturing
Certifications:Lean ManufacturingSix Sigma
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CNCWaterjetPlasmaOxy-fuelRollingWeldingERPMESPLM

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.
Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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