Factory Supervisor

• CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators
• border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
• stay ahead of evolving threats.
• CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel
• Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle
• London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .
• Role Overview:
• Lead execution of high-rate production using lean principles and standard work
• Drive output against build plan while maintaining quality and process discipline
• Develop technicians and enforce accountability on the floor
• Own flow, identify abnormalities, and drive rapid problem resolution
• Build scalable production systems while operating at pace

Responsibilities

• Production Execution
• Own shift-level execution vs. build plan (output, takt, WIP)
• Ensure adherence to standard work and process controls
• Monitor performance vs. targets and respond immediately to gaps
• Drive recovery actions to maintain schedule
• Coordinate with Material, Quality, and Engineering to maintain flow
• Ensure readiness of material, tooling, and test before work starts
• Communicate status, risks, and recovery plans clearly
• Lean Operations & Flow
• Implement and maintain visual management (boards, status, abnormalities)
• Identify flow disruptions and eliminate waste (waiting, rework, motion, etc.)
• Maintain line balance and WIP control
• Escalate and resolve constraints quickly (andon mindset)
• Leadership & Accountability
• Act as the first line of defense against material-driven downtime
• Direct and prioritize technician work in real time
• Enforce discipline around pace, quality, and standard work
• Develop team capability through coaching and on-the-job training
• Hold clear ownership for execution at the line level
• Lead structured problem solving (5-Why, root cause) on production issues
• Contain issues immediately and drive permanent corrective actions
• Capture and standardize improvements into process and work instructions
• Minimum Requirements:
• 8+ years in manufacturing leadership in high-rate environments
• Strong experience with lean manufacturing systems and standard work
• Proven ability to manage technicians and drive disciplined execution
• Experience managing WIP, flow, and production constraints in real time
• Hands-on experience with structured problem solving (5-Why, root cause)
• Preferred Requirements:
• Experience implementing Toyota Production System principles
• Experience with visual management and tiered accountability systems
• Background in electronics or hardware manufacturing
• Experience in aerospace/defense or high-reliability production
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems
• Why CHAOS?
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits : 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
• The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity
• benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
• Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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