Manager, Supply Chain Ops

Standard Aero•Los Angeles, CA

8h•$90,000 - $113,000

About The Position

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks. Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers. The Manager, Supply Chain Ops manages and coordinates a broad range of material management and procurement activities in compliance with required output and quality standards for our site in Van Nuys, CA.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the US
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, commerce, engineering, industrial technology or a related discipline (APICS, PMAC, CIM, CPIM, CMA...) or equivalent experience. Specialized certifications or training can be substituted as a degree.
Must have at least 5 years of progressive supply chain/material supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong computer skills; proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, experience with an AS-400 operating system would be very helpful. Must have at least intermediate MS Excel skills. Must have experience working within an ERP system environment utilizing inventory control, purchasing and production management modules.
Must be able to effectively manage working in a highly matrix organizational structure. Will have reporting relationships into the sector’s Supply Chain Leader(s) and also into the functional Supply Chain leaders.
Proven planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, oral and written skills.
Good project management skills.
Working with both the Functional, Sector, and other site Supply Chain leads, ensure / promote continuous improvement ensuring that “best practices” are implemented for all aspects of material management.
Must have a proven track record for being a strong team builder

Nice To Haves

Aviation/aerospace industry experience preferred
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for all supply chain functions at the site (i.e. stockroom, shipping / receiving, purchasing, expediting, inventory management, HAZMAT, regulatory Compliance, core Management, etc.)
Provides leadership planning on production / service objectives, scheduling, material usage, vendor selection and performance, budgets, inventory record accuracy, manpower and equipment resources.
Works with Sector Supply Chain Leader(s) on implementing strategic directives.
Plans day to day operations, assigns manpower, authorizes overtime and controls cost.
Carries out inventory control functions including balancing company goals (cost, quality and delivery), managing and developing incoming procurement channels, and ensuring that control measures are in place to effectively manage the sites inventory.
Monitors materials and logistics measures of performance (MOP’s) on a daily basis; makes adjustments as necessary to maintain delivery schedules. Manages complex material situations to yield planned EBITDA and cash flow targets.
Manages plans and reports on the status of inventory owned by the site.
Cultivates relationships with outside OEM’s and vendor organizations.
Coordinates with and provides a liaison function with sales, production, engineering, finance, quality and customer service to ensure production standards and goals are achieved.
Actively participates with the sites management team, assisting with the development and realization of the site’s strategic plans, budgets, goals and objectives.
Monitors, controls and reports on teams’ capital expenditures in relation to budgeted amounts.
Responsible for strict compliance to all import, export, and Hazmat regulations.
Produces and maintains measures of performance to graphically display performance related strengths and weaknesses for the site Supply Chain Team.
Responsible for the accurate, orderly, and safe storage of all materials in the stockroom. Will conduct inventory cycle counts and physical inventories, as required, to ensure inventory financial accuracy.
Builds and develops team approaches to problem solving and continuous improvement concepts within the site’s material organization.
Performs administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the team, including the selecting of employees, pay administration, budget administration, employee safety, employee counseling and motivation, organization goals and objectives, planning, organizing, integrating and measuring the work performed by the team.
Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisals, salary adjustments, discipline, environmental / health and safety compliance, and the general employee relations of direct reports.
Carries out special projects as assigned