Vice President of Operations

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.•Allen, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Operations is a key member of EagleNXT’s leadership team, responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the company’s operational functions. The role partners with the CEO and senior leaders to develop and execute strategies that promote operational excellence, organizational growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term shareholder value. It translates corporate strategy into operational execution by building scalable processes, high-performing teams, and a culture of continuous improvement. The VP oversees manufacturing performance, supply chain effectiveness, inventory management, production planning, procurement, quality assurance, customer support, regulatory compliance, business continuity, facility and site management, and organizational effectiveness. Responsibilities include strategic planning and execution; manufacturing and operational management; supply chain, procurement, and inventory oversight; financial and business performance; governance, compliance, and risk management; product and customer operations; continuity, safety, and contingency planning; and leadership and organizational development. The position is based in Allen, Texas, reports to the CEO, and requires travel 40% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of progressive senior management experience with responsibility for multi-site operations, including international experience.
Demonstrated success leading manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, and business performance initiatives.
Proven experience scaling operations within a growth-oriented organization.
Experience in M&A and successful integration of acquired companies.
Expertise in strategic planning and operational execution.
Strong business, financial, and operational acumen, including ability to read and interpret company financial statements.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and organizational development skills.
Deep knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading organizational growth, change management, and transformation initiatives.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to travel 40% of the time.

Nice To Haves

MBA or another relevant advanced degree.
Prior experience as a Vice President or Director of an operating division within a manufacturing company.
Experience in aerospace, drones/UAS, or defense manufacturing.
Public company experience and familiarity with SEC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO, CFO, and CTO to implement the company’s operations vision and business plan, translate corporate objectives into operational strategies and measurable goals, and provide strategic recommendations to the CEO.
Support organic and inorganic growth, including market expansion, new products, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, M&A candidate assessment, and integration of acquired companies.
Report progress on operations, production, and supply chain initiatives to the leadership team; ensure alignment on business initiatives, priorities, and performance metrics.
Directly supervise the Operations department, oversee daily workflows, manage employee performance, and address hiring needs.
Oversee manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, warehousing, inventory, purchasing, quality assurance, customer support, and related functions.
Manage plant performance, properties, equipment, and facilities responsibly, including readiness to scale.
Develop scalable operating structures, processes, and systems; establish KPIs and reporting systems; and improve production efficiency, delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Optimize equipment utilization, labor productivity, production capacity, and workflows; lead continuous improvement to reduce costs, improve quality, increase throughput, and eliminate waste.
Coordinate cross-functional work among operations, engineering, technology, customer service, and commercial teams.
Develop supply chain strategies and oversee sourcing, procurement, inventory planning, supplier management, vendor relationships, and inventory accuracy and reporting.
Negotiate supplier contracts and manage cost, quality, delivery performance, supply continuity, and operational risk.
Align procurement and inventory strategies with production schedules and customer demand forecasts.
Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, forecasts, business plans, and resource allocation; monitor financial and operational results and implement corrective actions.
Support evaluation of business opportunities, investment decisions, operational risks, and readiness to scale; ensure operations support revenue growth, margins, and financial performance.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and company policies, including government regulations relevant to the U.S. supply chain.
Review quarterly and annual SEC filings and disclosures related to operational activities; support governance and internal controls, quality systems, and quality audits.
Support product development and commercialization by assessing operational feasibility and enabling successful launches.
Partner with sales leadership on pricing support, production schedules, forecasts, and customer delivery commitments; align operational capabilities with customer needs and growth.
Oversee customer-facing operations, field repairs, maintenance, and technical support; coordinate customer support and engineering to improve products and address corrective actions.
Establish business continuity, disaster recovery, contingency, crisis management, and emergency response plans; implement safeguards against disruptions.
Oversee health, safety, environmental, and workplace compliance programs and promote operational readiness and risk awareness.
Build and develop high-performing operational and cross-functional leadership teams; foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Mentor employees and leaders, support succession planning and career growth, promote communication and engagement, and ensure organizational structures and talent strategies support future growth.