Your space-enabled career begins here

Worker Type

Job Description

Summary:

The Operations Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation and strategic execution of initiatives within MUAS. The Operations Manager serves as the primary point of contact between the Program Manager and all Operations and overseas Supply Chain. This individual will act as a key strategic partner to the Director of Operations with a dotted line to the Vice President of Operations, providing operational support, overseeing critical projects, and driving process improvements across various departments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Management of the Operations portion of the program throughout the program's life cycle.
• Working with Sustaining Engineering and the Program Manager, ensures alignment and understanding of requirements.
• Leads program meetings and program reviews with the operations and general management.
• Oversees critical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
• In conjunction with Planning and the Factory Managers, establishes, communicates, and reports factory priorities.
• Lead and manage the supply chain team overseeing scheduling, planning, procurement, inventory control, manufacturing engineering, and shipping and receiving.
• Works closely with the Director of Operations to develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company goals. Assists in setting and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.
• Identifies potential risks to operational performance and works proactively to mitigate these risks. Develops contingency plans to address issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Identify, analyze, and report on Operations Risks & Opportunities
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management Engineering, or Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 8+ years of operations experience; aerospace industry experience is desirable
• 3+ years in a people leadership role
• APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) Certification desirable
• Experience developing and executing and managing global operations preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in operations planning, staffing, budgeting, managing multiple priorities and recommending and implementing change
• Leadership and negotiation skills to influence outcomes and resolve issues with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, operations and supplier management, logistics, quality assurance, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and production and test methods
• Experience managing product quality improvements, cost reduction, and process control initiatives
• Travel may be required to support US and international Operations locations

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Thinks and acts strategically and tactically
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
• Effectively communicates the Operations strategy and long-term goals for others; implements strategy with a high degree of autonomy
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explores multiple potential paths, and adapts decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers AV team members to meet operational commitments, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change and leveraging change management best practices
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
• Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods.
• Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR