Value Stream Director

Ontic • Chatsworth, CA

3d • $0 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace. Our team is looking for a Value Stream Director at our Chatsworth Location. The Value Stream Director will have full profit and loss responsibility for multiple value streams and product lines. They will be responsible for overseeing contract execution, program strategy, and product life cycle management ensuring whitepaper expectations are met or exceeded and improving customer engagement. Leads all order acquisition efforts including customer service and contract management. Responsibility over operational health of their products while continuously improving the MOS structure and governing processes across all value streams.

Requirements

• BS Degree in a technical field or 10 years equivalent related experience required
• Deep knowledge of aerospace OE/aftermarket/government business practices, selling, pricing, negotiation and awareness of cost accounting practices
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with program/product management required
• Entrepreneurial spirit a must have, must be ok with ambiguity and dealing with the unknown
• Strong moral and ethical compass
• Persistent and disciplined in pursuing leads and opportunities
• Must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

Nice To Haves

• MBA highly desirable
• Aerospace and military experience strongly preferred
• Ability to lead by influence will be critical to success

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of value stream leaders, program managers and matrixed VS functional leaders ensuring company’s financial objectives and customers are aligned and achieved.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of products, and program strategies and that they are built to meet or exceed program expectations, OWN the value stream strategy.
• Establish and nurture customer relationships to deliver exceptional support.
• Contribute to site policy and direction as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Collaborate with Revenue Management to set pricing policy, implementation strategy, and governance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable customer and End User agreements including pricing and lead time performance.
• Coordinate with peers to align supply chain and operations strategies to ensure operational excellence.
• Coordinate with Engineering team to set project priorities to ensure customer needs are met.
• Manage the forecasting process, frequently updating to optimize sales/inventory levels and ensure revenue forecasting is accurate and corresponds to sales pipeline and lead times.
• Monitor and analyze competitive threats as part of an iterative process to manage strategy and production schedule and tactics for best results.
• Foster a culture that prioritizes safety and quality.
• Coach and develop staff in achievement of team sales and customer service goals.
• Will exercise independent judgment and discretion in the performance of duties, but get consensus or buy-in from stakeholders on issues crossing over multiple departments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director