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Archer Aviation

Operations Manager

Huntington Beach, California, United StatesMid LevelFull-timeBroadpointPosted 3 days ago

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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.

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

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

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

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