Production Manager, Second Shift
Anduril Industries · McHenry, MS
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in McHenry, MS. Be responsible for KPI compilation and reporting to senior leadership.
- They ask for
- 6+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, AS9100, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $116k–$158k.
Median of the low and high ends of 241 live postings that list pay, out of 787 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Mississippi plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 7 other live production postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (6+ vs 7+)
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 63%
- Lean 50%
- EHS / safety 50%
- Six Sigma 38%
- 5S 25%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Anduril Industries in McHenry
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Full description from Anduril IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you'll do
As 2 nd Shift Production Manager, you will support Anduril’s solid rocket motor business line by personally seeing to the Safety of the 2 nd shift team during inert and energetic production operations, coordinating shift handovers with the day shift managers, and collaborating with other groups such as Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and EH&S to set conditions for successful and efficient execution of scheduled work. You will also be responsible for developing subordinate leaders such as supervisors and/or leads, enforcing corporate policies and maintaining a standard of excellence with less oversight than a typical shift manager.
This position requires that you be comfortable working with and around potentially hazardous chemicals, can maintain exceptional attention to detail, and, above all else, have the courage to call a “Stop Work” if the situation calls for it. You will also be expected to quickly adapt to new challenges and taskings as a leader in a new and evolving business division.
- ◆Manage Production Supervisors, Leads, and Technicians
- ◆Develop your subordinates and facilitate career growth
- ◆Promote a culture of ownership, personal accountability, and safety
- ◆Oversee the scheduling and execution of inert and energetic work
- ◆Perform periodic Safety evaluations
- ◆Lead and/or contribute to Root Cause and Corrective Action Analyses
- ◆Partner with other work groups on projects
- ◆Be responsible for KPI compilation and reporting to senior leadership
- ◆Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓6+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. Extensive leadership experience in other domains will also factor in this decision. Experience in high-risk and/or high-danger professions is strongly preferred
- ✓Basic familiarity with the major elements of DoD 4145 and AS9100
- ✓Mechanical aptitude and experience working with hand-tools and standard industrial adhesives
- ✓Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to adapt to new software utilizations quickly
- ✓Experience evaluating data and information and packaging those inputs into polished presentations for senior and executive leaders
- ✓Ability to work in a very fast-paced organization with minimal oversight
- ✓High ownership mentality and willingness to tackle problems that may challenge you.
- ✓Fit enough to deal with regular stair climbing, frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, turning, and standing for extended periods.
- ✓Capable of lifting at least 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
- ✓Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Floor Level Management Experience with Solid Rocket Motors
- ✓Experience with the aerospace and defense industries
- ✓8+ years of direct leadership/management experience of 15 or more direct reports
$111,000 — $135,000 USD
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
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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
Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) has a manufacturing facility located in McHenry, MS, just north of the Gulfport/Biloxi metro area, approximately 45 minutes from the Gulf. The site houses dozens of buildings and includes facilities focused on research and development, case preparation, and solid rocket fuel manufacturing. RMS is made of multiple teams including Development Operations, Production Operations, Quality, Supply Chain & Warehouse, Manufacturing Engineering, Tool Engineering, Facilities, and Maintenance. This role would be located onsite as part of the Production Operations organization.
