Aevum is an American technology company that designs, develops, and provides autonomous air, space, and package transportation technologies. The company focuses on autonomous technologies, rapid logistics, e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
Operations Manager (OM)
Responsibilities
As Operations Manager (OM), you will oversee the operational processes and operations of Aevum in Long Beach, California in accordance with the company's quality standards, policies, and practices.
The Operations Manager continuously improves productivity, efficiency, and ensures that the company's quality standards are met. The OM will establish and maintain proper operational controls for day-to-day operations as well as in support of the company's rapid growth.
The duties of the OM involves exposure to highly sensitive, confidential, and/or classified information requiring confidentiality, tact, and discretion.
Aevum's development timelines are aggressive and you'll be asked to work hard as necessary. Our ideal candidate is driven to accomplish ambitious goals and has significant startup experience or aerospace and defense industry experience.
This is an in-office position in Long Beach, California.
Additional Responsibilities

• The OM owns the reporting procedures to meet operational and financial targets for the company.
• Own the day-to-day operations in accordance with the company's procedures and processes, if they don't exist yet, develop them.
• Help improve the efficiency of operations, from hand-on experience, by improving procedures, policies, and processes
• Independently perform projects or compile research reports as directed
• Assist in the management of technical projects
• Manage supply chain, vendors, and contractors
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of agreements, US government contracts, subcontractor agreements, facility leases, and other legal documents such as non-disclosure agreements
• Develop and maintain operational controls
• Perform administrative tasks as needed
• Produce documents, document templates, briefing papers, reports and presentations as directed.
• Oversee people operations as well as the end-to-end recruiting cycle in partnership with the Human Resources department
• Oversee and be responsible for assets, equipment; Manage office operations, supplies, and kitchen stock.
• Perform basic bookkeeping as directed and provide weekly reports.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions by receiving and processing invoices, bills, and payments according to company policies and procedures.
• Help with company payroll by distributing checks and ensuring that checks are mailed to proper tax offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• Excellent interpersonal skills; Strong oral and written communication skills.
• 5 years of operational experience
• Prior experience developing company policies and procedures for operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Mac equivalent
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Proactive and highly resourceful
• Trustworthy and demonstrated ability to handle proprietary or classified information

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed for success of the company's ambitious goals

TRAVEL
No travel is required for this position.
ITAR REQUIREMENT
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Bonus Potential, Stock Incentives, Performance-Based Promotions
SCHEDULE
Weekdays; weekends as necessary
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment with Aevum is governed by qualifications, competence, and merit. Employment will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.