AEVEX · 7 hours ago
Sr. Production Planning & Warehousing Manager
Tampa, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAEVEX is a company that supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs by providing aviation and analysis solutions. They are seeking a Sr. Manager of Production Planning & Warehousing to oversee the development and execution of production plans for unmanned drone production, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with aerospace and defense requirements.
AerospaceAir TransportationInformation ServicesSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of production planners, material handlers, and receiving personnel
Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain – Material Planning and Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Programs, and Finance to ensure an integrated plan that supports new product introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and field retrofit campaigns
Support configuration control by ensuring planning and material flows are aligned to latest released BOMs, routings, and software/firmware versions
Provide clear status on work in process, material availability, and delivery commitments to internal and external stakeholders
Own the site production plan for unmanned vehicles, ground control systems, and mission kit product lines, aligned to customer orders, program milestones, and sales forecast (SIOP, Master Schedule)
Translate demand into executable production plans and finite schedules for assembly, integration, test, and configuration activities
In conjunction with Material Planning maintain MRP/ERP planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, planning BOMs) to balance availability, inventory, and capacity
Monitor adherence to schedule, identify bottlenecks and constraints (people, equipment, test assets, supplier deliveries), and drive recovery plans
Own WIP, and raw material inventory strategy for the drone factory and associated kitting cells
Design and manage warehouse layout, storage strategies, and material flow to assembly, integration, and flight-test operations, optimizing safety, space utilization, and pick efficiency
Lead receiving, put-away, kitting, and line-side delivery processes; implement visual management and standard work
Implement and maintain robust inventory controls (cycle counts, physical inventory, reconciliation, root-cause and corrective actions for discrepancies)
Ensure compliant handling, traceability, and storage of controlled items (ITAR/EAR, defense articles, serialized flight hardware, batteries, explosives/ordinance if applicable)
Drive continuous improvement in planning, warehousing, and material flow using lean, Six Sigma, and theory of constraints tools
Serve as functional owner or SME for the ERP/MRP and warehouse management system (WMS) in the planning and warehouse domains
Develop and maintain standard work, procedures, and process controls to support scalability as drone production rates increase
Define and track KPIs such as on-time delivery (OTD), schedule adherence, days of inventory on hand (DIOH), inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, and planning accuracy
Support audits and customer/government reviews (e.g., DCMA, DoD customers, ISO/AS9100) related to production planning, inventory, and material control
Perform other duties as required
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 business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices
Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of MPS/MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management in an ERP environment (e.g. InFor, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, IFS)
Strong understanding of discrete, configure-to-order, or engineer-to-order manufacturing processes, preferably for electro-mechanical systems
Familiarity with AS9100/ISO quality systems and export control/ITAR requirements
Proficiency with Excel and planning/analytics tools
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred
8+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, or operations in a complex manufacturing environment
3–5+ years in a leadership role
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, or unmanned systems manufacturing strongly preferred
Experience with WMS and barcoding/RFID is a plus
Benefits
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
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees
Company
AEVEX
AEVEX designs and delivers autonomous precision strike systems to dominate the modern battlespace.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-03-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Brian Raduenz
Founder and Executive Chairman
Recent News
2025-10-29
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