Sr. Mgr, Supply Chain Management
About The Position
The Operational Excellence role for Avionics Supply Chain requires a recognized expert in Avionics Operations and Supply Chain processes who can lead strategic planning efforts and develop new growth strategies. Leadership through influence and demonstrated project management expertise are essential. Deep cross-functional networks, or the ability to establish strong networks in the Program Office, Manufacturing, and Quality, are critical for driving Avionics Supply Chain success. The role drives Operational Excellence for Avionics Supply Chain and supports regional Supply Chain and Strategic Business Unit goals. It develops and oversees strategies to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance of Supply Chain and regional sites. The role also supports organizational development, compliance, safety, and recurring Supply Chain deliverables. It is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and requires approximately 10–20% travel. U.S. citizenship is required; no security clearance is required.
Requirements
- University degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
- At least 3 years of prior Operations or Supply Chain knowledge and/or experience.
- U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
- Ability to travel approximately 10–20%.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated success in senior-level leadership, planning, and forecasting.
- Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization.
- Experience with and understanding of the Collins Management System.
- Professional background supporting networking and influence capabilities.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and leaders within a complex, sometimes ambiguous matrix organization.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate meeting or exceeding regional Supply Chain and Strategic Business Unit goals, including quality, cost, schedule, and cash flow.
- Represent Supply Chain leadership and regional Supply Chain leadership as needed.
- Drive Operational Excellence for Avionics Supply Chain by supporting Supply Chain needs and requests, representing Supply Chain in long-range and annual operating planning, partnering with Operations Excellence peers on improvement initiatives and standardization, and providing awareness and updates on initiatives.
- Develop and oversee implementation of strategies to continuously improve Supply Chain efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance.
- Ensure all sites maintain continuously improving Environmental, Health and Safety programs.
- Ensure all sites comply with corporate policies and procedures, including ethics and code of conduct policies.
- Facilitate organizational development programs across sites, including mentoring and coaching site leadership teams and their organizations.
- Create and foster a team-oriented, accountable environment.
- Implement and execute strategies to continuously improve the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance of sites within the region.
- Assemble recurring Supply Chain deliverables, including monthly OA materials.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health fertility and family-planning reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee Scholar Program
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
