Archer
Aerospace
OperationsManager
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“Operations Manager at Archer. Skills: Facilities management, Building operations, Contractor management, Vendor management. Lead installation of new manufacturing equipment. Obtain required permits for equipment installation”
Industry & Context.
On-site at Huntington Beach
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years facilities management, 5+ years building operations, Demonstrated experience managing contractors, Demonstrated experience managing vendors, Demonstrated experience managing service providers, Familiarity with commercial facilities permitting, Familiarity with utility installations, Familiarity with applicable code compliance, Organizational skills, Project management skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, Experience managing maintenance staff, Experience managing administrative staff, Experience managing janitorial staff, Comfortable working in active industrial environment, Comfortable working in active manufacturing environment, Excellent interpersonal skills, Excellent written communication, Excellent verbal communication, Computer literacy, Systems literacy, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to Have
Experience supporting aerospace facilities, Experience supporting defense facilities, Experience supporting advanced composites manufacturing facilities, Familiarity with hazardous waste handling regulations, Familiarity with e-waste disposal regulations, Background in preventive maintenance program setup, Background in vendor qualification processes, Experience with access control systems, Experience with physical security protocols, Basic IT coordination experience, Demonstrated comfort working with IT teams, Self-starter, Willingness to pivot quickly, Ability to challenge conventional ways, Drive continuous improvement
What You'll Do.
Lead installation of new manufacturing equipment
Obtain required permits for equipment installation
Manage contractors during equipment installation
Plan installation of new utilities
Execute installation of new utilities
Oversee facility cleaning programs
Expand cleaning coverage
Manage front office coordinator
Manage furniture needs
Manage janitorial staff
Manage maintenance manager
Provide clear priorities to maintenance manager
Give guidance on preventive maintenance programs
Support onboarding of new parts vendors
Support onboarding of new service vendors
Assist in obtaining Certificates of Insurance
Serve as primary point of contact with landlord
Serve as primary point of contact with property
Coordinate required inspections for sprinkler systems
Coordinate required inspections for fire alarms
Coordinate required inspections for HVAC
Own facilities IT-related requirements
Coordinate IT requirements with internal IT teams
Coordinate IT requirements with external vendors
Manage identification of old equipment
Manage sale of old equipment
Manage removal of old equipment
Manage identification of unwanted assets
Manage sale of unwanted assets
Manage removal of unwanted assets
Enforce building security protocols
Ensure perimeter doors remain closed
Ensure perimeter doors remain locked
Manage visitor badging procedures
Deploy access credentials to perimeter entry points
Oversee disposal of hazardous waste
Oversee disposal of e-waste materials
Comply with applicable regulations for waste disposal
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Manufacturing teams; Engineering teams; Maintenance teams; Production teams; Internal IT teams; External vendors; Landlord; Property manager
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. What you'll do: We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to own the end-to-end physical operations of Archer's composites manufacturing facility in Huntington Beach. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role. The person in this seat directly enables the engineers and technicians building next-generation eVTOL components to do their best work. This is a builder's role. Our Huntington Beach site is a growing facility, and you will have the opportunity to establish programs, systems, and vendor relationships from the ground up. If you are energized by variety, take pride in making an operation run seamlessly, and want your work to connect directly to the future of aviation, this is the role for you. This position will be on-site at our Huntington Beach location where you will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and production teams. Specifically, you will: Lead installation of new manufacturing equipment (trim booths, mills, lathes), including obtaining required permits and managing contractors throughout the process Plan and execute installation of new utilities, including power drops, air drops, vacuum drops, plumbing needs, and lighting updates Oversee facility cleaning programs across the full warehouse footprint, expanding coverage beyond current front-office-only clea
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