Director of Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Kinetic Engine Systems•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Director of Operations & Supply Chain oversees all manufacturing and supply chain operations, including: Assembly Machining Maintenance Production Control Purchasing Shipping, receiving stockrooms

Requirements

Must have a technical degree plus 10 years’ experience, or a minimum of 15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
U.S. citizen or having resident status. Occasional travel to Nogales, Mexico. Must be able to obtain a US passport.
Experience with the following customers product types desirable aero structures, engine components, electro-mechanical devices United Technologies Honeywell Sargent Eaton
Background in electrical assembly and/or FAA repair station is a plus.
Knowledge of continuous improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Processes
Strong written and verbal skills
Good interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels in the organization while remaining customer oriented
Ability to multi-task, with good organization, attention to detail and ability to prioritize
Self-starter capable of solving complex problems with little or no supervision
Performs other duties as required and available for overtime.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 10 to 15 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing.
Engineering (aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial)
Supply Chain/Operations/ Business
Operations & Manufacturing Leadership (10+ years)
Leading production in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments
End-to-End Supply Chain Management
Oversight of planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance
Workforce & Capacity Planning
Forecasting labor needs, scaling teams, and managing multi-shift operations
Strategic & Financial Leadership
Budgeting, cost reduction, and aligning operations with business goals
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Experience with AS9100 and working with the Federal Aviation Administration

Nice To Haves

Experience in fixture design for production equipment
Experience with Honeywell manufacturing methods
Root Cause and Corrective Action experience
Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
FDM 3D Printing experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring and improving metrics related to on-time delivery, inventory, cost, quality and delivery output of ADM Phoenix Operations, and utilize departmental metrics to drive improvement.
Coordinates manufacturing processes in all machining and assembly departments in order to drive reliable, on time supply to all customers
Works in a coordinated fashion with all departments to identify efficient processes and improvements
Works with General Manager of ADM of Mexico to identify part transfer opportunities
Responsible for all hiring, training and termination of personnel within department
Responsible for operational metrics related to the FAA repair station, including turn time and quality metrics
Responsible for all facets of Supply Chain Management, including improvement of supply chain on-time delivery and reduction of supply chain overdues
Responsible for inventory control and reduction, including implementation of consignment/pull systems with ADM’s supply chain
Responsible for On Time Delivery, Inventory Levels, and assuring low cost of Materials
Generate and execute upon cost savings ideas for the ADM Phoenix operation. This includes cost reductions related to efficiencies, freight, supply chain costs, outside processing costs, and hardware
Responsible for reporting weekly and monthly metrics related to all operational facets
Support Continuous Improvement within ADM Operations focusing on improved quality, lower costs and improved delivery