Lifecycle Materials Planning & Production Manager

AeroVironment, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 107,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Flexible work schedule options

9/80 work schedule (depending on unit)

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a regular, senior-level Directed Energy Materials Planning and Production Control Manager to lead end‑to‑end material flow and production scheduling across proof of concept through full‑rate production.

This role partners with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Manufacturing to define scalable processes and ensure schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Typically 3–5+ years of progressive experience in materials management, production planning, or related operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and resolving complex material or production constraints.
• Strong analytical, organizational, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish materials and production control strategies for each phase of the product lifecycle.
• Translate program requirements and forecasts into executable material and production plans.
• Identify risks from long‑lead materials, sole‑source suppliers, and capacity constraints.
• Own master production schedules, material plans, and detailed production schedules.
• Coordinate readiness reviews and production readiness activities across programs.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data governance and reporting for performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Bills of materials

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a regular, senior-level Directed Energy Materials Planning and Production Control Manager to lead end‑to‑end material flow and production scheduling across proof of concept through full‑rate production.

This role partners with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Manufacturing to define scalable processes and ensure schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.