SME Logistics – Sarasota Assembly Line

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd • Sarasota Colony, FL

14h • $85,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Be part of the operations team for our first US aircraft assembly line for Pilatus. Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. is launching a new PC-12 final assembly operation in Sarasota, Florida. To establish this operation successfully, we are seeking an experienced Logistics Subject Matter Expert to develop reliable logistics processes, material flows and production-supply standards for the new assembly line. The successful candidate will complete advanced, hands-on training within the established Pilatus logistics organization in Stans, Switzerland. Training will be completed during the initial 6-9 months of employment and will require international travel.

Requirements

• Completed vocational training or associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or a related discipline; a bachelor’s degree is an advantage.
• Four or more years of relevant logistics or warehouse experience, preferably in aerospace or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of goods receipt, warehousing, picking, inventory control, line feeding, material flow and shipping processes.
• Experience with SAP logistics modules and warehouse-management systems; SAP S/4HANA experience is an advantage.
• Strong MS Office, analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate operational data into practical improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to document processes, train employees, coordinate priorities and guide teams through changing operational requirements.
• Clear communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and cultures.
• Ability to work independently, manage fluctuating workloads and make timely, fact-based decisions in a startup environment.
• Fluent English is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for training and operational support.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree is an advantage.
• SAP S/4HANA experience is an advantage.
• German or Spanish language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local subject matter expert for logistics processes, material flow and production supply within the Sarasota supply chain organization.
• Design, implement, standardize and continuously improve inbound, outbound, warehousing and internal logistics processes for the assembly-line startup and ramp-up.
• Plan and monitor goods receipt, put away, storage, picking, internal transport, line feeding, packing and shipping activities.
• Ensure reliable material availability at the point of use and act as the primary logistics interface with Production regarding shortages and material-supply issues.
• Define, document and train standardized work for goods receipt, warehouse operations, picking, material handling and internal transportation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, inventory-control and traceability requirements throughout logistics operations.
• Analyze logistics master data and transactional data, develop meaningful KPIs, and prepare reports and briefings for management.
• Coordinate daily workload, staffing priorities and operational activities within the logistics area, and support employee onboarding, coaching and performance feedback.
• Lead or support logistics improvement projects, root-cause analysis, layout optimization and cost-reduction initiatives in cooperation with internal and global stakeholders.
• Maintain logistics master data, process documentation and SAP transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support inventory counts, discrepancy resolution, missing-material meetings and corrective actions.
• Work with a high level of ownership, urgency and flexibility, particularly during assembly-line startup and ramp-up.
• Perform other duties and support cross-functional projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays a year
• 15 days of paid vacation time
• 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree