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, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and 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, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview: Lead execution of high-rate production using lean principles and standard workDrive output against build plan while maintaining quality and process disciplineDevelop technicians and enforce accountability on the floorOwn flow, identify abnormalities, and drive rapid problem resolutionBuild scalable production systems while operating at pace Responsibilities: Production ExecutionOwn shift-level execution vs. build plan (output, takt, WIP)Ensure adherence to standard work and process controlsMonitor performance vs. targets and respond immediately to gapsDrive recovery actions to maintain scheduleCoordinate with Material, Quality, and Engineering to maintain flowEnsure readiness of material, tooling, and test before work startsCommunicate status, risks, and recovery plans clearlyLean Operations & FlowImplement and maintain visual management (boards, status, abnormalities)Identify flow disruptions and eliminate waste (waiting, rework, motion, etc.)Maintain line balance and WIP controlEscalate and resolve constraints quickly (andon mindset)Leadership & AccountabilityAct as the first line of defense against material-driven downtimeDirect and prioritize technician work in real timeEnforce discipline around pace, quality, and standard workDevelop team capability through coaching and on-the-job trainingHold clear ownership for execution at the line levelLead structured problem solving (5-Why, root cause) on production issuesContain issues immediately and drive permanent corrective actionsCapture and standardize improvements into process and work instructions Minimum Requirements: 8+ years in manufacturing leadership in high-rate environmentsStrong experience with lean manufacturing systems and standard workProven ability to manage technicians and drive disciplined executionExperience managing WIP, flow, and production constraints in real timeHands-on experience with structured problem solving (5-Why, root cause) Preferred Requirements: Experience implementing Toyota Production System principlesExperience with visual management and tiered accountability systemsBackground in electronics or hardware manufacturingExperience in aerospace/defense or high-reliability productionFamiliarity with ERP/MES systems Why CHAOS? Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the companyAdditional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and moreOur Perks: Free daily lunch, 'No meeting Fridays', unlimited PTO, casual dress codeCompensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonusesTeam Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices Salary Range: $80,000 - $130,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and 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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