AV · 9 hours ago
Sr. Director, Operations
Pottstown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Sr. Director of Operations will lead and manage core functions such as Planning and Production Control, ensuring efficient execution of processes and quality product delivery.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leadership and management of all personnel within assigned business area’s Operations Department
Leadership of Visual/Lean Factory, MRP Optimization and Metrics-Based Performance Management
Achievement of annual business area operating performance objectives and KPI metrics
Implementation of the key characteristics required to transition products to production
Integral part of key suppliers qualifying and ongoing collaborative relationships
Coordinates inputs to and outputs from the business area leadership teams to ensure objectives are met
Translate customer requirements into state-of-the-art manufacturing strategies and processes, resulting in cost-effective processing and profitable manufacturing of company product
Ensures product quality and delivery schedule requirements are achieved for all customer deliverables of materials, components, parts, sub-assemblies, manufactured systems, tooling, and equipment
Ensures the development of, manufacture of, certification of and maintenance of manufacturing tooling, equipment, and procedures
Works closely with Product Line Management and Engineering leadership to develop production documentation (drawings, bills of materials, and assembly and test procedures)
Secure and maintain the necessary facilities for supporting manufacturing, for multiple sites across diverse product lines
Ensure best-in-class processes/procedures are leveraged across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
15+ years of relevant experience in both Manufacturing/Operations and at least 7+ years of progressive leadership roles
Experienced/trained in Lean/Six-Sigma practices
Proven experience driving the long-range strategic planning process for operations
Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S
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
Preferred
Demonstrates effective leadership skills and experience in a highly technical environment
Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with MS Office and other office productivity tools
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, 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
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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