Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

About the role

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. 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:

What you'll bring

• 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)
• 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