Innoflight · 1 day ago
Vice President of Operations
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expInnoflight is one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators, seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead and oversee manufacturing operations. This role involves driving efficiency, quality, and compliance across production activities while collaborating with executive leadership to implement long-term goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
AerospaceElectronics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing operations: Oversee production processes, ensuring performance, safety, quality, and compliance standards are consistently met
Drive operational excellence: Establish workflows, assembly methods, and production strategies to maximize efficiency and reduce risk
Supervise and develop teams: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate Operations and Program Management staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Manage equipment and facilities: Coordinate with Finance and Facilities teams on equipment acquisition, maintenance, and layout planning
Ensure regulatory compliance: Collaborate with environmental, health, and safety teams to maintain compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations
Support executive strategy: Partner with the CEO and CFO on long-range operating goals, expansion plans, budgets, and technology implementation
Monitor performance: Review production reports and deliver progress updates to the executive team, identifying opportunities for operational improvements
Foster cross-functional collaboration: Work with Finance, Facilities, Quality, and other departments to align operations with overall company goals
Identify training opportunities: Ensure staff have access to programs that build skills and support professional growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required
10 or more years of progressive experience in industrial/manufacturing management, ideally in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries
Expertise in lean, Six Sigma, and risk-based quality management methodologies
Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, contract manufacturing, testing methods, assembly, conformal coating, and post-assembly services
Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level and communicate across departments
Excellent organizational, managerial, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong ability to set long-term operational goals, motivate teams, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred
Master's Degree
Benefits
401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance
10 paid holidays + 160 hours PTO (starting in year one)
Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance.
Company
Innoflight
Innoflight is a non-traditional defense contractor and provider of cyber-secure avionics services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-03-24Private Equity
Leadership Team
Assi Friedman
Chief Technology Officer
Jeffrey Janicik
Chairman of the Board
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