Operations Manager at Archer56

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 cleaning service • Manage the front office coordinator, including oversight of food/beverage service, furniture needs, and janitorial staff to ensure a professional and welcoming environment • Manage the maintenance manager: provide clear priorities, give guidance on establishing preventive maintenance (PM) programs, support onboarding of new parts and service vendors, and assist in obtaining Certificates of Insurance (COIs) • Serve as primary point of contact with the landlord and property manager, including coordinating all required inspections for sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and HVAC • Own and manage facilities IT-related requirements for the Broadpoint facility, coordinating with internal IT teams and external vendors as needed • Manage the identification, sale, and removal of old or unwanted equipment and assets from the facility or off-site storage • Enforce building security protocols: ensure perimeter doors remain closed and locked, manage visitor badging procedures, and deploy access credentials to all perimeter entry points • Oversee proper disposal of hazardous waste and e-waste materials in compliance with applicable regulations, including carbon dust, unused chemicals, prepreg materials, old lighting fixtures, monitors, and computing hardware What you need: (degrees, skills, years of experience, etc.) • 5+ years of experience in facilities management, building operations, or a closely related field • Demonstrated experience managing contractors, vendors, and service providers across construction, maintenance, and facilities disciplines • Familiarity with commercial facilities permitting, utility installations, and applicable local, state, and federal code compliance • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities • Experience managing personnel across diverse functions including maintenance, administrative, and janitorial staff • Comfortable working in and around an active industrial or manufacturing environment • Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication • Strong computer and systems literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Bonus Qualifications: • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or advanced composites manufacturing facilities • Familiarity with hazardous waste handling and e-waste disposal regulations • Background in preventive maintenance program setup and vendor qualification processes • Experience with access control systems and physical security protocols • Basic IT coordination experience or demonstrated comfort working with IT teams on facility infrastructure needs • Self-starter with a willingness to pivot quickly based on changing operational priorities • Ability to challenge conventional ways of operating and drive continuous improvement At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $117,000.00 - $147,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy. Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.