Manufacturing Operations Manager, AD&S

Ashville · Ashville, OH (Arsenal 1) · USD 111,000-147,000 · 3+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026

At a glance

We are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to join our growing team supporting Arsenal-1.
The Manufacturing Operations Manager will manage a team of highly talented technicians producing multiple platforms of hardware for strategic military customers, reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Operations for AD&S.
This is a highly dynamic role that requires both frontline technical and people-management skills.

Manage technician staff in the production and delivery of AD&S hardware through factory acceptance.
Set priorities and direct daily operations, including the timely issuing and completion of work orders to the production floor.
Ensure all operators follow safety procedures and that their teams' safety training is current, document EHS incidents, proactively correct workplace hazards, and empower others to continuously improve operations.
Manage, coach, mentor, and support production technicians.
Prioritize work activities for operators to achieve target on-time delivery goals.
Ensure quality standards are met throughout the entire production process, and support no defects leaving a station or team area.
Own the culture on your line: be a stakeholder in the programs and policies that affect life on the floor, and maintain a high bar for excellence while building a strong team.
Provide clear, high-quality reports out to Production Managers, the Director of Manufacturing Operations, and the Head of Manufacturing as needed.
Be an active participant in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
Complete transactions in production systems (NetSuite, JIRA Anduril MES) on a daily basis.

7+ years of experience in production-oriented or electro-mechanical technician fields, with at least 3+ years in a supervisor or production operations lead/manager role in a high-volume production environment.
Experience working with ERP and MES systems.
A 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 specifications, electrical schematics, and similar).
Experience working directly and communicating with designers and engineers.
Extremely reliable, organized, and detail-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A passion for employee development, and enjoyment of the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff.
Proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting, allowing you to adapt easily to constantly changing production environments.
Experience supporting process development.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

New Product Introduction (NPI) experience.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering, business, or applied science).
Lean Six Sigma green belt certification.
Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws.