Production Supervisor Job at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc in Costa Mesa

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.

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team at Anduril. You will work on cutting-edge technology aimed at advancing the state-of-the-possible. 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 DO

• Manage technician staff in the production and delivery of Anduril products through acceptance testing and delivery.
• Set 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 goals.
• Ensure all operators are following safety procedures and standard work tasks. Proactively identify and drive safety improvement opportunities.
• Prioritize work activities for operators to achieve target on-time delivery goals.
• Be an active participant in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Complete transactions in production systems (NetSuite / JIRA) on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels in each work area.
• Provide weekly report out of production progress, blockers, risks, needs.
• Provide support to other functional groups within Anduril.
• Lead daily communication with cross-functional teams such as engineering, technicians, supply chain, logistics, and quality as necessary.
• Ability to work on the line and support new operator training as required.
• Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and cross-training.
• Show up every day with extreme urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done.
• Execute on priorities and production plans provided by operation management.
• Manage, coach, mentor and support up to 30 production associates on shift.
• Execute and maintain standardized manufacturing instructions and control plans.
• Support issue resolution including root cause investigation and corrective action tracking.
• Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area.
• Generate daily pass downs and quality reports for engineering and operations teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience managing or supervising in a high-volume production environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key manufacturing fundamentals.
• A full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management (ECOs).
• Can interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specs, electrical schematics, etc.).
• Willing to work on hardware hands-on as needed by production.
• 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 environments.
• Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff.
• Experience supporting equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Experience working with ERP and MES systems.
• Extremely reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering, business, or applied science).
• Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws.
• Experience working with electrical and mechanical assembly and integration.
• Forklift and 3A Hoisting certification a plus.
• Experience in ramping low volume manufacturing to high rate.
• Extensive hiring and organizational design experience.

US Salary Range: $108,000 - $140,000 USD

The 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 top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
• 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 history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!