Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Responsibilities

• Location: Kassel
• Reports to: General Manager, Kassel Operations
• Lead and stabilize daily production operations in a fast-paced hardware environment.
• Scale production capacity within resource constraints while improving throughput.
• Mitigate material shortages, supply delays, and supplier issues through proactive coordination.
• Improve FPY, reduce rework, and drive effective root-cause corrective actions.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies across Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Purchasing.
• Execute pilot builds and support industrialization for new products or variants.
• Implement and enhance standardized processes, SOPs, work instructions, and production flow.
• Lead teams through operational challenges including variability, quality concerns, and equipment limitations.
• What You Bring
• 7+ years of experience in Operations, Production Management, or Manufacturing Leadership.
• Strong background in hardware or electronics assembly environments.
• Proven experience managing daily production operations, throughput, takt, and FPY.
• Solid understanding of MRP, production planning, and capacity management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (D365, NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
• Experience working cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, and Purchasing.
• Ability to lead pilot builds, support NPI readiness, and implement new production processes.
• Demonstrated success improving KPIs such as output, rework, cycle time, and process stability.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in English and German.
• This role is based out of our Kassel office and follows an on-site schedule to support production operations. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-person culture fosters teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
• Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
• Important Notes
• The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
• Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Benefits

Additional Information

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. 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 each other. 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.

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