Production Manager

About this role

Company Overview

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup, founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing a small, autonomous gun turret that employs advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely target and neutralize small drones and loitering munitions. Our innovative approach requires overcoming significant technical challenges, making this an exciting and dynamic environment for experienced engineers.

With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our founders' successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop will have a real-world impact.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly accountable Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations in Austin, TX. As we transition from R&D to high-rate production, you will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of our manufacturing schedule. You will oversee a team of technicians and planners, manage our facility’s physical throughput, and ensure that every Bullfrog unit leaving the floor meets our rigorous standards for reliability and performance.

This role requires a rare blend of "boots-on-the-ground" shop leadership and sophisticated digital resource planning.

What You’ll Do:

• Production Execution: Drive the daily manufacturing schedule to meet aggressive delivery milestones for defense and commercial partners.

• Team Leadership: Hire, train, and lead a high-performing production team. You will embody our "hire slow, fire fast" methodology—ensuring we only have the best talent on the line and maintaining a culture of extreme ownership.

• ERP & Workflow Mastery: Own the digital production flow within Odoo, ensuring all manufacturing orders, work centers, and inventory movements are tracked with 100% accuracy.

• Facility Optimization: Manage the throughput of our Austin production facility from sub-assembly production through turret acceptance testing.

• Quality & Accountability: Implement and enforce rigorous QA/QC protocols