VP of Operations

VP Operations

Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position with occasional travel.

Job Overview
The Vice President of Operations is accountable for achieving the financial objectives and customersatisfaction of the Tactical Systems business as it relates to production operations. This key position ispart of the Tactical Systems business unit senior leadership team and reports directly to the business unitSenior Vice President. The VP of Operations will report on key performance indicators (KPIs) driveoperational excellence within the functional departments and establish a culture of continuousimprovement and accountability. To achieve these objectives the VP of Operations will lead the followingfunctions and direct reports as well as oversee the employees reporting to each direct report:Manufacturing Production Control Supply Chain Logistics Quality Assurance and Manufacturing
Engineering Support.

Essential Functions
Oversee the Production Control and shall have accountability for the cross-functional SalesInventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process including the timely issuance of production
work orders knowing the status of all units in production and the variance and for each varianceto plan shall develop and implement mitigation plans to recover schedule through the Production
Control Manager.
Oversee the Manufacturing team and shall have accountability for the hiring training supervisionand promotion of production technicians employed to execute work orders to manufacture units in
accordance with standard work instructions at the specified rate specified quality and at laborcost in keeping with budget parameters. This shall include responsibility for labor planning andscheduling as well as time and attendance reporting.
Oversee the Supply Chain team accountability for the issuance of purchase order requirementsfor execution by buyers and by corporate procurement team. This shall include the deepunderstanding of suppliers qualification of suppliers supplier management and supplier qualityand vendor relations issues including contracting with vendors (suppliers) in coordination withcorporate procurement and contracting teams.
Oversee the Logistics team and shall have accountability for shipping receiving material handling inventory management accuracy and control logistics operations and facilities management issues in accordance with all applicable environmental health and safety standard and procedures. Oversee the functional department for quality and shall have accountability for companys Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure quality issues are identified diagnosed and correctiveactions are implemented to reduce and eliminate escapes caused by both internal issues andsupplier issues.
Oversee the functional department for manufacturing engineers.
Responsible for leading efficient and effective cross-functional weekly meetings in closecoordination with relevant managers and their support staff gathering performance updates forthe relevant managers and tracking and helping on follow-ups resulting from these managementprocesses.
Identify performance quality and cost issues and opportunities personnel issues andopportunities and other topics of importance to the overall health of Tactical Systems and shallalert the SVP of Tactical Systems. This will generally involve the identification of variances indaily weekly and monthly reporting the rigorous pursuit of root-cause problem solving to identifyand resolve the true ca use(s) and the implementation of efficient and effective corrective actionsthat mitigate or prevent recurrence of issues (even when the corrective action may requirepersonnel changes that are difficult for all parties involved).
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external businessassociates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policiesand practices.
Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and companyculture.

Qualifications and Competencies
Demonstrated experience overseeing cross-functional SIOP (sales inventory & operationsplanning) engineering resource planning & scheduling new product development newproduction introduction and quality management systems internal audits and corrective actions.
Demonstrated involvement in scaling and executing operations and/or engineering functions insupport of government / military contracts for programs of record other defense acquisitions and
procurement contracts and/or foreign military sales contracts.
Strong time management skills and ability to problem-solve
Strong organizational intrapersonal and communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Able to cope with and handle stress and competing priorities

Leadership Competencies
Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goalsand direction.
Leads with impact & influence. Establishes credibility effectively persuades and develops othersand achieves important objectives collaboratively.
Drives strategic change and promotes improvements within the organization.
Identifies recruits and retains top-notch talent.
Champions AEVEXs culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs andgoals.
Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results throughdelegation continuous feedback goal setting and performance management.
Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization informationthrough department meetings one-on-one meetings and appropriate email and regular
interpersonal communication.

Education / Certifications
Bachelors degree in engineering operations management or another quantitative field isrequired.
Postgraduate degree in operations management or M.B.A. preferred but not required.

Experience
15 - 20 years of career experience in the aerospace & defense manufacturing industry with themost recent in a senior executive position.
Experience leading an operations organization with a minimum of 200 employees.
Recent experience with the production of unmanned systems desirable.
Desired experience in aviation related prototype development and manufacturing industry
Experience operating in an ISO9001/AS9100 (or equivalent) certified manufacturing facility

Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:Constantly required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Security Clearance
Active Top Secret DoD Clearance preferred U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.