About the Job
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and ...
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations
Required Skills & Abilities
12+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience, including significant experience leading complex, high-volume manufacturing organizations.
Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing operations at the Director or Senior Director level within a rapidly growing organization.
Proven ability to scale manufacturing operations while improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
Experience managing complex electromechanical or technology products strongly preferred.
Deep experience with production planning, capacity management, manufacturing engineering, automation, quality systems, and new product introduction.
Demonstrated success developing and leading large, high-performing manufacturing teams and senior operational leaders.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate manufacturing data and KPIs into clear operational priorities and actions.
Experience partnering with R&D and Engineering organizations to successfully transition products from development through production ramp and sustained manufacturing.
Experience working within global supply chains and with contract manufacturers.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities, products, and production requirements evolve quickly.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
Success will mean building a manufacturing operation that can keep pace with Axon’s growth without sacrificing quality, safety, cost, or execution. You will create greater operational discipline and predictability while developing the systems, processes, and leadership capabilities necessary to scale Axon’s manufacturing organization for the future.
