Production Manager H/F

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

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

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

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