Sr. Director Of Operations

AeroVironment (AVAV)

Petaluma, CA, United States
$183,501 - $259,875; not specified; medical, denta...
Visual/lean factory implementation
Mrp optimization
Metrics-based performance management
The Sr. Director of Operations leads and manages Planning and Production Control, Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure efficient execution, quality products, and meeting delivery schedules

Job Summary

  • The Sr. Director of Operations leads and manages Planning and Production Control, Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure efficient execution, quality products, and meeting delivery schedules.
  • Responsibilities include driving Visual/Lean Factory implementation, MRP Optimization, and Metrics-Based Performance Management, as well as developing state-of-the-art manufacturing strategies.
  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown.

Matching Summary

The Sr. Director of Operations leads and manages Planning and Production Control, Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure efficient execution, quality products, and meeting delivery schedules.

Salary

$183,501 - $259,875; Not specified; medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, 9/80 work schedule, paid holiday shutdown

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Visual/Lean Factory implementation
  • MRP Optimization
  • Metrics-Based Performance Management
  • product quality and delivery schedule
  • manufacturing strategies and processes

Nice-to-have

  • inspires, motivates, and empowers people
  • champions the process of change
  • develop and maintain trusting relationships
  • assesses risk and opportunity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent
  • 15+ years of relevant experience
  • 7+ years of progressive leadership roles
  • Experienced/trained in Lean/Six-Sigma practices
  • Proven experience driving strategic planning for operations
  • ITAR/EAR compliance required

Work Rights

Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR

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