Head of Operations & Business Management

Senior Manager / Director of Materials & Supply Chain owns end-to-end materials planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance for a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures uninterrupted production, program execution, and customer delivery while optimizing working capital, supplier resilience, and regulatory compliance.

This is a strategic leadership role partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to scale production, mitigate supply‑chain risk, and support new product introduction, LRIP, and full‑rate manufacturing.

Materials & Supply Chain Strategy

Own the materials strategy across all programs, SKUs, production lines, and sites

Translate business objectives (growth, margin, delivery, cash) into executable materials plans

Planning & Production Readiness

Oversee demand planning and support supply alignment across all programs

Ensure BOM accuracy, lead‑time integrity, safety stock policies, and capacity alignment

Lead shortage management, constraint escalation, and production readiness reviews

Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to long‑lead items, single‑source suppliers, and obsolescence

Inventory, Warehousing & Logistics

Own enterprise inventory strategy including turns, accuracy, valuation, and excess mitigation

Ensure full lot, serial, and configuration traceability

Oversee receiving, kitting, warehousing, and outbound logistics operations

Lead cycle count programs and drive root‑cause resolution for inventory discrepancies

Optimize freight strategy, logistics cost, and export compliance

Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

Ensure materials and supplier processes comply with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAR/DFAR, DCMA, ITAR/EAR, and CMMC

Act as materials SME during customer, regulatory, and third‑party audits

Maintain procedures, documentation, and training to ensure audit readiness

Develop and maintain supply‑chain risk management and continuity plans

Financial & Executive Accountability

Develop materials budgets and long‑range supply plans

Provide executive‑level reporting on supply‑chain health, risks, and constraints

Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing materials and supply‑chain organization

Drive a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement

Systems & Continuous Improvement

Drive data integrity, automation, and reporting improvements

Lead Lean, Kaizen, and continuous‑improvement initiatives cross functionally

Implement scalable systems and processes to support multi‑site or international operations

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)

10 –15+ years of materials, supply‑chain, or operations leadership experience, preferably in aerospace or defense

Deep knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, BOM control, supplier management, and compliance frameworks

CPIM, CSCP, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.

May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk‑throughs, or emergency response situations.

Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.

Occasional off‑hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed.

Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export‑restricted work authorization.

The company participates E-Verify to ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.

Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.

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