Sr Manufacturing Staff Manager - Material Plan & Execution

Job Description Summary

The RTA materials manager will be responsible for leading the Rotor Machining, Rotor Assembly, and Unit Assembly materials organization focused on the execution of wing to wing materials processes and continuous improvement. This role will partner closely with operations to execute on-time delivery objectives while implementing materials strategies to reduce inventory and improve material flow.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of materials personnel in materials planning, inventory, production control and procurement requirements, demonstrating strong integration with manufacturing operations teams and cross functional stakeholders
• Ensures that standard materials processes and standard KPIs are used to provide the best delivery with the lowest inventory cost for the assigned area
• Implement LEAN material practices and standards
• Support the SIOP process: contribute to material procurement timing, order release timing requirements, available capacity, & lead-times
• Lead capacity requirements planning (CRP) processes by gathering & loading information into planning tools, analyzing data, and providing regular updates
• Ensure that the master schedule and production schedules are synchronized using ERP (PMx) and other tools. Ensure that training and skills necessary to use planning tools are provided and tools are monitored for appropriate use.
• Report and monitor COE materials related KPIs: inventory balance, inventory turns, on time to promise, on time to need, system health & usage, master data adherence.
• Lead and monitor all the logistics activities such as incoming receipts, days to stock, inventory accuracy (cycle counts), and shortages
• Demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals/programs/processes for an area or business segment. Uses experience and expertise to solve problems.

• At least 5 years of manufacturing & materials management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business or technical field from an accredited university
• SAP experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to lead, manage and communicate with all levels of the business
• Inclusive leadership style, proven ability to build a connection with the team through personal involvement and trust
• Knowledge of the disciplines of supply chain management, such as production and inventory control, variable cost productivity, fulfillment metrics, cost systems, and procedures
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, act independently, and use sound judgment
• Ability to successfully motivate and maintain high integrity, employee involvement, safety and teamwork
• Change agent with energy, passion and enthusiasm to drive change