Staff Production Program Manager, Roadrunner
Oversees the manufacturing and production lifecycle for Anduril's Roadrunner program, driving process optimization, budget/cost control, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to transition from prototype to full-scale production. Requires 7+ years in operations/manufacturing program management and U.S. security clearance eligibility.
- Compensation
- $127K–$170K / yr
- Location
- Ashville, Ohio, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Staff
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
- 7+ years of experience in operations program management, production, manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows
- Experience launching new products with condensed timelines
- Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.)
- Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts)
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
- Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross functional teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
- Up to 25% travel required for this role
Nice to have
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
- Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems
Full 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
The Staff Production Program Manager for Roadrunner reports to the Deputy Head of Production. Scope spans build plan ownership, rate ramp, supply chain consolidation, and containment recovery, working across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing operations, quality, program management, growth, and finance.
Up to 25% travel expected.
WHAT YOU'LL DOProduction Planning and Rate
- Own and maintain the Roadrunner build plan across sites, reconciled against JSOP demand and committed delivery dates
- Model rate scenarios and quantify unit level impact of schedule changes, supplier slips, and design changes
- Develop and track recovery plans against production deficits
Capacity and Staffing
- Size labor hours, station throughput, tooling, and headcount against the build plan through ramp and site transition
- Identify capacity constraints before commitments are made
Cost and Unit Economics
- Own the Roadrunner production cost model and track COGS reduction through the rate ramp
- Run variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior period, and lead root cause investigation on divergence
- Lead tradeoff studies with quantified cost and schedule outcomes, including make versus buy, alternate part qualification, premium freight, capital equipment, and rework versus scrap
Supply Chain and Clear to Build
- Own BOM coverage analysis and clear to build status, escalating shortages ahead of line impact
- Support supply chain consolidation and supplier transition activity
- Assess supplier recovery schedules for executability and dependency risk
Risk and Containment
- Bound affected population, exposure, and recovery path for quality escapes, shortages, and containments, including rework scope and completion forecasts
- Define and track corrective action closure with named owners and dates