
Production Manager H/F
Alta Ares
Posted about 6 hours ago
About Alta Ares
Alta Ares is a deeptech startup founded in 2024, building real-time AI for defense operations — ISR, C-UAS, and autonomous systems. Our clients are NATO-aligned militaries and defence institutions, with regular deployments during live exercises and operational demonstrations. We raised €2M seed in May 2025, 50M in June 2026, and are expanding fast.
Our product suite includes:
Real-time AI ISR module deployable on drones and tactical platforms
Counter-UAS solution enabling autonomous drone takeover in GNSS-denied environments
Full-stack MLOps platform for training & deploying military-grade AI models
Data fusion and trajectory prediction
Role & Missions
Production Operations Management
Lead and manage day-to-day production operations (planning, capacity, resources)
Ensure efficient execution of production schedules aligned with business priorities
Anticipate and mitigate operational bottlenecks
Process Optimization & Industrialization
Design, implement, and continuously improve production processes
Drive efficiency, scalability, and reliability across manufacturing workflows
Contribute to the industrialization of new products (NPI – New Product Introduction)
Cost, Quality & Delivery Performance
Ensure production meets cost, timeline, and quality objectives
Implement and enforce quality standards and best practices
Continuously improve production performance and output reliability
Team Leadership & Coordination
Supervise production teams and technicians
Foster a strong execution culture focused on accountability and performance
Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams
Supply Chain & Logistics Interface
Manage coordination with procurement and logistics teams
Ensure availability of components and materials for production
Align production planning with supply chain constraints
Performance Tracking & Traceability
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for production
Track production metrics and drive data-informed decision making
Ensure full traceability of products and manufacturing operations
Requirements
You are a hands-on Production Manager with experience in fast-paced, high-performance environments. You are comfortable building and scaling production systems, optimizing processes, and leading teams under demanding operational constraints.
Core Skills
Experience managing production or manufacturing operations (ideally in hardware, robotics, or aerospace)
Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management, and process optimization
Proven ability to deliver on cost, quality, and timelines
Experience leading teams of technicians or operators
Familiarity with supply chain, procurement, and logistics coordination
Experience defining and tracking KPIs and production metrics
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to operate in dynamic, fast-moving environments
Nice to Have
Experience in drone, robotics, or defense-related industries
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production
Familiarity with quality standards and traceability systems
Background in industrial engineering or manufacturing systems
Experience in startup or high-growth environments
Job details
Alta Ares
Defense and Space Manufacturing
About
Alta Ares develops AI powered hardware & agnostic software for both ISR and counter-UAS missions. With responsiveness and agility, we rapidly develop and test agnostic software for all-in-one field-deployed solutions, all powered by AI.
Company Details
Key Team Members

Guillaume Lerouge
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