Production Supervisor, Manufacturing

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM We are looking for a Production Supervisor to join our rapidly growing team at our Morrisville, North Carolina facility. In this role, you will be responsible for leading front-line production teams through the day-to-day execution of manufacturing operations, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, and to precise quality standards. You will oversee shift operations, troubleshoot production issues in real time, and partner with engineering, quality, and EHS teams to mature processes as we scale from development toward full-rate production. This will require hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, a strong working knowledge of production systems and quality processes, and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. If you are someone who thrives on building structure in undefined or evolving environments, holds your team accountable to high standards while developing their skills, and stays calm and decisive under pressure, then this role is for you. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a Production Supervisor to join our rapidly growing team at our Morrisville, North Carolina facility. In this role, you will be responsible for leading front-line production teams through the day-to-day execution of manufacturing operations, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, and to precise quality standards. You will oversee shift operations, troubleshoot production issues in real time, and partner with engineering, quality, and EHS teams to mature processes as we scale from development toward full-rate production. This will require hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, a strong working knowledge of production systems and quality processes, and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. If you are someone who thrives on building structure in undefined or evolving environments, holds your team accountable to high standards while developing their skills, and stays calm and decisive under pressure, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Lead, motivate, and manage a number of front-line team members. Provide training, facilitate professional development, and conduct performance reviews. • Champion an EHS-focused culture by ensuring production processes, equipment, and team members comply with established requirements. Actively work with the EHS team to continuously improve processes and drive accountability to 5S standards. • Ensure products meet all quality standards and specifications. Implement and utilize quality control processes, participate in improvement and corrective action activities, and drive reduction in variability. • Work closely with production planning to execute production schedules to meet demand requirements. • Develop and refine process instructions. Ensure these processes are diligently communicated, trained to, and followed. • Continuously evaluate and improve production processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs. • Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure all production equipment is optimally utilized. • Drive urgency and accountability by leveraging tools such as SPC, KPIs, and other performance data analysis. Employ problem solving and data-driven decision-making, and coach the production team to do the same. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • 5+ years experience in a production or manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills • Demonstrated history of solid problem solving skills and decision-making ability • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Proficiency in production management software and Microsoft Office&