Sr. Manager, Warehouse Ops Excellence

The role

You will act as the management system architect for the Material Movement & Flow organization. You will design operating rhythms, continuous improvement methodologies, and KPI frameworks for warehouse operations. You will also serve as the operational chief of staff to the Director.

What you will do

• Design and facilitate the tiered daily management system.
• Build the tier board system, leader standard work schedules, and escalation protocols.
• Serve as the team Kata coach and own the CI pipeline.
• Build the governance framework for production program engagement.
• Design the qualification system including skills matrices and onboarding programs.
• Define and visualize metrics using the SQDIP framework.
• Design and execute layered process audits.
• Lead rollout of new processes, SOPs, and WMS/ERP system changes.
• Architect the operating model across multiple buildings and programs.
• Partner with the Director to define functional charters and reporting structures.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years in operational excellence, lean manufacturing, production system deployment, or warehouse/manufacturing operations
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Expertise in TPS principles: Kata coaching, A3 problem-solving, Kaizen facilitation, and standard work development
• 3+ years designing and facilitating tiered daily management systems (DOR/WOR/MOR or equivalent)
• Experience building training and qualification systems in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Proficiency with KPI design, dashboards, and translating data into operational action
• Experience with ERP/WMS platforms and managing process changes through system transitions
• Strong analytical skills: labor modeling, budget analysis, and cost-per-unit tracking
• Excellent communication and coaching skills across all levels
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a chief of staff or right hand to a senior leader
• U.S. citizenship is required

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field
• Defense, aerospace, or government-contract manufacturing environment experience
• Experience scaling operations from low-volume/prototype to high-rate production
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Kata Coach certification, or equivalent credential
• Familiarity with DFARS, ITAR, and government property requirements
• Experience with visual management systems, layered process audits, and shop-floor information radiators
• Track record of building management systems from scratch at a new or scaling facility

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations
• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company uses Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system, to power its family of systems.