Operations Manager

Canopy A&D • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Canopy A&D is built to accelerate the future of advanced materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. Canopy delivers specialized materials and components that carry customers from concept through sustainment. Canopy A&D’s advanced signal attenuation technologies and production-scale manufacturing accelerate the fielding of platforms that are faster, cooler, and quieter. Our adaptive approach ensures solutions evolve at the pace of shifting challenges, keeping our customers ahead of the curve.

The Operations Manager is a critical leadership role focused on driving day-to-day execution of platform-wide operational initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role's focuses on establishing and managing the operational backbone through data-driven performance monitoring, building platform SOPs, and managing operational improvement projects and investments. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive, and capable of owning multiple complex projects end-to-end.

Requirements

• B.S. in Business Administration, Engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years in program management, operations, engineering preferably within a highly regulated manufacturing company
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced level user with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Experienced building materials and presenting to executives
• Track record of partnering with senior leadership and communicating complex initiatives clearly and concisely
• Must be able to obtain U.S. Government export licenses (ITAR/EAR compliance)

Nice To Haves

• MBA or master’s degree in business, Engineering Management, Operations, or a related technical field
• Prior experience in a startup, private-equity-backed, or high-growth manufacturing environment with evolving systems and processes
• Experience working within A&D or similarly regulated industries (AS9100, ITAR/EAR, ISO, FDA, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Performance tracking: Manage the company metric program and support monthly reviews and follow on action items
• Strategic initiatives: Manage end-to-end platform projects that enable Canopy A&D to scale efficiently
• M&A integration: Provide integration support for future acquisitions
• SOP development: Own the end-to-end creation of functional standards across the operating companies
• Compliance: Track and manage key compliance requirements and company actions
• Investment oversight: Assist with managing investments and tracking ROI
• Continual improvement: Continually identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and tooling across the platform and operating companies
• Efficiency management: Advise platform leadership on how to do more with less

Benefits

• Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager