Production Line Manager (931879)

Company Description

Spear, founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, develops and manufactures the Viper family of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for leading defence forces.

As the leading system house in Israel for tactical UAS focusing both on the battalion echelon and submarines, we provide end-to-end system development from concept and design through integration and field testing - delivering AI-powered loitering systems that give any combat unit an “inherent air force” with minimal training.

Our multidisciplinary teams work across hardware, software, computer vision, artificial intelligence, communications, navigation, motion control, and electro-mechanics.

As we continue to grow rapidly, we are looking for talented team players to join our success.

Job Description:

The Production Line Manager will be responsible for managing the company’s overall production and assembly activities for loitering munition systems and its manufacturing subcontractors, including the Integration Lab.

The role is responsible for ensuring effective control and execution of production processes, while meeting quality, schedule, cost, delivery, and applicable defense regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end production and assembly activities performed by manufacturing subcontractors, including planning, coordination, execution, and performance monitoring.
• Manage the activities of the Integration and ensuring effective execution and production readiness.
• Define and implement manufacturing processes, work instructions, control points, and KPIs to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Translate production plans into executable activities, manage workload and capacity across subcontractors, and optimize work allocation.
• Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks and deviations, and drive timely resolution of operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable defense standards, including preparation for audits and inspections.
• Lead investigations of production issues and failures, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support DFM/DFA activities and the transition of products from development to production in collaboration with Engineering.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, assembly, testing, and debugging processes, with a focus on cost reduction, productivity, lead time, and product reliability.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, and Management to ensure production continuity and timely resolution of cross-functional issues.
• Provide management with regular updates on production status, risks, bottlenecks, and performance against targets.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electronics Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in production, operations, manufacturing, or subcontractor management – required.
• Proven experience working with manufacturing subcontractors
• Experience in a defense, aerospace, or electro-mechanical environment – strong advantage.
• Experience with complex systems, system integration, and precision assembly.
• Familiarity with quality processes, audits, and defense-related regulatory requirements.
• Strong execution and organizational skills, systems thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a hands-on approach, with the ability to manage suppliers, drive end-to-end processes, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Hebrew – Native; English – Good technical proficiency.

Additional Information

• A key role with direct impact on the company’s production capacity and delivery capabilities.
• Highly hands-on position – not a desk-based management role.
• Dynamic, defense environment.
• Combines hands-on field work, management, process ownership, and engineering.
• Requires the ability to move effectively between planning, management, and hands-on execution.