Production Supervisor, Sentry

Role Overview

Production Supervisor, Sentry – entry‑level, full‑time in Irvine, California. Responsible for managing a technical team to produce advanced defense products, ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Manage technician staff in the production and delivery of Anduril products through acceptance testing and delivery.
• Set priorities and direct daily operations, including timely issuing and completion of work orders to the production floor.
• Ensure all operators follow 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.
• Actively participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Complete daily transactions in production systems (Net Suite / JIRA).
• Maintain accurate inventory levels in each work area.
• Provide weekly production progress, blockers, risks, and needs reports.
• Provide support to other functional groups within Anduril.
• Lead daily communication with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, technicians, supply chain, logistics, and quality.
• 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 met throughout the production process and support zero defects from leaving a station or team area.
• Generate daily pass‑downs and quality reports for engineering and operations teams.

• 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.
• Full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management (ECOs).
• Ability to interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specs, electrical schematics, etc.).
• Willingness to work on hardware hands‑on as needed.
• Hands‑on production floor experience with proven skills in process and equipment troubleshooting.
• Passion for employee development and training of new hires and veteran staff.
• Experience supporting equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing, or 6‑Sigma principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely reliable, organized, and detail‑oriented.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities.

• 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: $86,000 — $114,000 USD.

Equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers. The company offers top‑tier benefits such as comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and other employee‑friendly perks.