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 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
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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