Operations/Supply Chain Manager

Dover Corporation•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Espy LLC Operations / Supply Chain Manager is a hands-on, working manager role – executing operations and production activities in a low-volume / high mix RF electronics manufacturing and integration environment. Responsibilities include procuring and managing inventory; managing a flexible production / integration line; implementing quality and ESD controls; and coordinating materials and work orders for the shop floor. The position must foster cross-functional collaboration to meet demanding quality and delivery targets in a fast-paced high-tech environment.

Requirements

Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident – green card holder).
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or technical discipline or commensurate demonstrated equivalent experience.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in supply chain and operations management.
Prior functional experience in manufacturing and supply planning, buying, and production management.
Experience managing projects with medium complexity and a high-volume of data.
Prior experience managing operations and supply chain staff.
Experience reading interpreting engineering schematics and diagrams to ensure BOMs are accurate.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to communicate within all levels of the organization.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people and teams in a fast-paced environment and motivate them to work together as a team.
Self-driven, adaptable and resourceful; able to work under minimal supervision.
Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate vision into action.
Experienced user of MRP/ERP systems (NAV and/or MS D365 experience highly desirable).
Computer and Microsoft Office literate (MS Dynamics 360, Word, Excel, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma and/or CPIM certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

Execute supply chain and operations activities with a small, cross-functional team in a high-tech, low-volume, high-mix RF electronics and software business unit, including, but not limited to: production scheduling to meet revenue recognition goals; purchasing planning to meet production demand; lead daily operations meetings and walk the floor often to ensure progress being made to schedule; monitor WIP and production performance; drive throughput to ensure on-time delivery metrics are met; own, operate and manage the MRP system and processes on a daily basis.
Manage the migration of MRP to a new version of MS D365.
Conduct inventory control using established practices including cycle counting, kitting and annual physical inventory.
Provide operational management and guidance to ensure quality and delivery goals are met.
Develop, maintain, and train personnel on processes and procedures to prevent and address material shortages, parts obsolescence and/or production delays.
Work closely with sales, engineering and program management to ensure customer requirements are met.
When applicable, work and interface directly with the suppliers to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean, Kaizen) that improve supply chain and operations performance.
Promote a culture of accountability and ownership of sourcing, planning, and production processes
Develop good working relationships with stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure effective communication of accurate, relevant, and timely information.

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fert ility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year depending on schedule worked, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
tuition assistance
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services