Production Supervisor, Test Validation (Roadrunner)

Production Supervisor, Test Validation (Roadrunner)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 TeamThe Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.About The JobWe are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing and testing validation team at Anduril. In this role you will be responsible for supporting our Roadrunner product at our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA with 50-75% travel to our Anduril test sites. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing a team of highly talented technicians to produce a number of different products for strategic military and commercial customers. This is a highly dynamic role that requires both frontline technical and people management skills.What You'll DoManage technician staff in the production and delivery of Anduril products through acceptance testing and deliveryCosta Mesa, CA (HQ) based with 50-75% travel to Anduril test sitesSet priorities and direct daily operations to include timely issuing and completion of work orders to the production floor, clear blockers daily for the production team to achieve their goalsEnsure all operators are following safety procedures and standard work tasks. Proactively identify and drive safety improvement opportunitiesPrioritize work activities for operators to achieve target on time delivery goalsWilling to work on hardware hands on as needed by productionBe an active participant in 5S and continuous improvement activitiesComplete transactions in production systems (NetSuite / JIRA) on daily basisMaintain accurate inventory levels in each work areaProvide weekly report out of production progress, blockers, risks, needsProvide support to other functional groups within AndurilLead daily communication with cross functional team such as engineering, technicians, supply chain, logistics, and quality as necessaryAbility to work on the line and support new operator training as requiredBuild a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and X-trainingShow up every day with extreme urgency and enthusiasm to get the job doneExecute on priorities and production plans provided by operation managementManage, coach, mentor and support up to 30 production associates on shiftExecute and maintain standardized manufacturing instructions and control plansSupport issue resolution including root cause investigation and corrective action trackingEnsure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team areaGenerate daily pass downs and quality reports for engineering and operations teamRequired Qualifications3+ years managing or supervising teams in a high volume production environmentCrew Chief experience and testing and validationSite coordination experience, coordinating remotely with support teams and managing diverse skill set of employees with limited resourcesStrong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key manufacturing fundamentalsCan interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specs, electrical schematics, etc.)Experience being hands-on and prefer to be on the production floor and have proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting, allowing you to easily adapt to constantly changing production environmentsPassion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staffExperience supporting process developmentExperience supporting equipment maintenanceKnowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principlesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)Experience working with ERP and MES systemsReliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skillsMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilitiesPreferred QualificationsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering, business, or applied science.)Lean six sigma green belt certifiedWorking knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA lawsExperience working with electrical and mechanical assembly and integrationForklift and 3A Hoisting certification a plusExperience in ramping low volume manufacturing to high rateExtensive hiring and organizational design experienceUS Salary Range$108,000 - $140,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal