Materials Director

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Materials Director with corporate jet experience for an opportunity in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and coordinates a broad range of material management and procurement activities in compliance with required output and quality standards for site.
• Responsible and accountable for all Supply Chain functions at the site (i.e. Stockroom, Shipping / Receiving, Purchasing, Expediting, Inventory Management, HAZMAT, Regulatory Compliance, Core Management, …)
• Provides leadership planning on production / service objectives, scheduling, material usage, vendor selection and performance, budgets, inventory record accuracy, manpower and equipment resources.
• Directs the work order material planning and purchasing process according to sales volume, production requirements and material availability. Works with the Sector Supply Chain Inventory Director on setting site stock inventory requirements. Works with sector and corporate Supply Chain teams on material planning and purchasing directives.
• Plans day to day operations, assigns manpower, authorizes overtime and controls cost.
• Carries out inventory control functions including balancing company goals (cost, quality and delivery), planning aggregate inventory, managing and developing incoming procurement channels, and ensuring that control measures are in place to effectively manage the sites inventory.
• Monitors materials and logistics measures of performance on a daily basis; makes adjustments as necessary to maintain delivery schedules. Manages complex material situations to yield planned EBITDA and cash flow targets.
• Manages plans and reports on the status of inventory owned by the site.
• Cultivates relationships with outside OEM’s and vendor organizations.
• Coordinates with and provides a liaison function with sales, production, engineering, finance, quality and customer service to ensure production standards and goals are achieved.
• Actively participates with the sites management team, assisting with the development and realization of the sites strategic plans, budgets, goals and objectives.
• Monitors, controls and reports on teams capital expenditures in relation to budgeted amounts.
• Responsible for strict compliance to all import, export, and Hazmat regulations.
• Produces and maintains measures of performance to graphically display performance related strengths and weaknesses for the site Supply Chain Team.
• Responsible for the accurate, orderly, and safe storage of all materials in the stockroom. Will conduct inventory cycle counts and physical inventories, as required, to ensure inventory financial accuracy.
• Builds and develops team approaches to problem solving and continuous improvement concepts within the site’s material organization.
• Performs administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the team, including the selecting of employees, pay administration, budget administration, employee safety, employee counseling and motivation, organization goals and objectives, planning, organizing, integrating and measuring the work performed by the team.
• Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisals, salary adjustments, discipline, environmental / health and safety compliance, and the general employee relations of direct reports.
• Carries out special projects as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in business administration, commerce, engineering, industrial technology or a related discipline (APICS, PMAC, CIM, CPIM, CMA...) or equivalent preferred. Specialized certifications, training or experience can be substituted as a degree.

• Proven planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, oral and written skills.

• Good project management skills.

• Working with both the Functional, Sector, and other Site Material leads, ensure / promote continuous improvement ensuring that “best practices” are implemented for all aspects of material management.

• Must have a proven track record for being a strong team builder.

• Strong computer skills; proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, experience with an AS-400 operating system would be very helpful. Must have at least intermediate MS Excel skills..

• Must have at least 5 years of progressive Material supervisory experience. Aerospace experience preferred, not required.

• Must be able to effectively manage working in a highly matrix organizational structure. Will have reporting relationships into the Sector’s Material lead and also into the Functional Material leaders.

• Ability to deal effectively in a rapidly changing business environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

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