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Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply.\nPosition Responsibilities\nSupervising the day-to-day activities of manufacturing personnel. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws\nManage final assembly and repair departments\nWork with the team to develop and continually review key operating metrics to assist workers in solving work problems\nImplement and develop training and productivity improvements through Lean Manufacturing techniques\nAnalyze work orders to estimate worker hours and create schedules that meet both internal and external needs\nInterpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assign duties\nAssist in planning flow of materials through department and developing physical layout according to work orders\nInterface with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met\nDirect workers in repair of products which fail to meet standards\nDevelop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product\nChampions changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase safety, efficiency of shop, department, or work crew\nProvides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors\nFrequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules\nOther duties as assigned\nBasic Qualification (Required Skills & Experience)\nHigh school diploma or equivalent is required\nMinimum of 8 years in a manufacturing/production environment with at least 2 years in a Supervisory role\nDemonstrated prior performance in a mid-volume discrete manufacturing operations leadership role and leading a team of skilled employees\nUnderstanding of and experience with ISO approved quality systems\nGood knowledge and understanding of technical processes and engineering drawings \nStrong understanding of ERP systems (Costpoint or Oracle Fusion experience a plus)\nMust have a valid driver's license and clean DMV record\nOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies\nTwo-year AA or AS degree or equivalent experience is highly preferred\nPrior experience in aerospace or similar industry is preferred\nAbility to effectively lead and motivate employees\nDemonstrated effective written and verbal communication\nAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions\nLean, Six Sigma or other Continuous Improvement training and / or equivalent experience desired\nStrong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)\nUses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances\nInspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees\nBrings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision\nChampions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change and leveraging change management best practices\nAssesses 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\nPhysical Demands\nAbility to work in a Production environment (Constant)\nRequired to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)\nSpecial Requirements\nU.S. Citizenship required. Presently holds or capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance\nOccasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.\nClearance Level\nNo ClearanceThe salary range for this role is:\n$89,000 - $151,500AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.\nITAR Requirement:\nThis 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. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.\nBenefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, and flexible work schedule options. Depending on your business unit, role, and customer contract requirements, select programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.\nWe also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.\nPrincipals only need apply. NO agencies please.\nAbout AV:\nAV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.\nWe don’t just build defense technology-we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.\nFounded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.\nIf you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there’s no better place to do it than AV.\nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. 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