Factory Lead - 2nd Shift

Hadrian - Manufacturing the FutureHadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost.Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we're building the future of American manufacturingand looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.If you're ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you're exactly who we're looking for.What You'll DoProduction & Operational ExecutionOwn execution of daily and weekly production targets for assigned areaSet daily objectives with clear expectations for WIP, monitor and proactively manage throughout the dayLead area metrics, facilitate team meetings, and communicate status/risks and recovery plans to leadershipEnsure employees have the tools and materials needed to carry out their daily tasksSupervise shop floor activity, schedules, and workflow across multi-shift operationsEscalate issues with clear root cause and decision-ready optionsTeam Leadership & Workforce ManagementLead and manage a team of 1030 technicians, driving accountability, performance, and growthEstablish and maintain standard work, clear expectations, and measurable performance goalsConduct consistent 1:1s, provide documented feedback, and calibrate performance across the teamRecognize high performance and address gaps quickly, partnering with People Ops when formal action is requiredAssess and vet skillsets, identify training needs and develop training programsFoster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous growthMonitor attendance, labor hours, and overtime and implement improvement plansAuxiliary TasksResolve nonconformance issues, including documentation and rework coordinationReview work instructions and recommend updates to improve clarity and efficiencyEnsure product quality and conformance to specificationsCoordinate planned maintenance with the Production Scheduling and MaintenanceMaintain an audit ready production area and champion safety and efficiency improvements on the shop floorWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment1+ years of experience leading a team, shift of cross functional or projectStrong operational judgment and the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environmentHigh accountability and exceptional attention to detailStrong written and verbal communicationComfortable managing changing priorities and dynamic production schedulesBenefits for Full-time EmployeesMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees401kRelocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.Flexible vacation policyEquityITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.Use of AI in HiringHadrian uses AI-assisted tools in our recruiting and hiring processes to help our team work more efficiently. This may include tools that help organize and analyze recruiting data, as well as an AI-powered notetaker that can record and transcribe interviews and help coordinate feedback. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans. If an interview will be recorded, you will be notified in advance and may opt out at any time with no impact on your candidacy. Candidate data processed through these tools is subject to the same protections described in our Privacy Policy.Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the Company's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.