Supply Chain Development Project Manager - Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Supply Chain Development Project Manager in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Unique Skills:

Preferered locations of residence: Tulsa, Oklahoma or Wichita, Kansas

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About Our Group

As part of the Supply Chain Organization, we are a Team of experienced Engineers covering multiple disciplines. Our experience and skills includes planning, technical research, tooling, new process development, data management, lean management, transition management, change management, supplier development and solving manufacturing problems.

About the Role

The Project Manager for this role will be supporting suppliers in the Kansas and Oklahoma area. It will be around 75% travel to the suppliers and in that region. The other 25% of time at home will be expected for administrative functions. It is a remote role, but the person who is selected for the role must be able to travel to these areas within a few hours.The Supply Chain Development Project Manager will be proactive project manager, if there is a a hiccup in a supply chain they will be the ones to resolve the issue with supplier. The end goal for this position is to be at a product readiness to be able to deliver on time and on schedule.

People wilth Operations, Logistics, Quality , Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering backgrounds are ideal for this position. Ability to manage projects is essential and working with cross functionals teams.

Other Essential Functions

• Supplier Quality - RCCA / Auditing & Asessements
• Operations / Manufacturing
• Planning / Scheduling / Logistics
• Supplier Development - DMAIC / PFMEA /Control Plans / Gauge R&R (MSA) / Continuous Improvemt
• Negotiation
• Communication

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Business Management, Operations required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 6 years combined Operational and/or Supply Chain experience to include proficiency with LEAN/Six Sigma tools and concepts. Other Lean/Six Sigma certification in area of discipline preferred.
Position Purpose:Under minimal supervision, assist in the development of standardized tools and with a teamwork approach, evaluate suppliers business systems and mfg processes and work closely with suppliers through collaborative relationships to improve response time from supply base, reduced risk of multi-tier supply chain disruption, reduce risk of shortages, reduce lead-times, improve quality, increase delivery performance. Provide Operational, Supply Chain, and Logistical support to the Supply Chain and sub-tier suppliers to improve suppliers operational issues. Lead focused supplier teams through continuous improvement activities. Assigned to most critical supply chain issues. Act as a mentor to Supply Chain Improvement Specialists III.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• As a team member, lead elements of assessments to determine suppliers ability to meet production rates. Identify and drive closer of improvement opportunities. Mentor Supply Chain Improvement Specialists III in this process.
• Utilize standardized assessment tools, identify opportunities of improvement in the operational areas of maintenance management, production control, materials planning, system analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, production planning, productivity, capacity planning and analysis, managing suppliers, machining and assembly, internal quality control, and other lean manufacturing principles. Mentor Supply Chain Improvement Specialists III in this process.
• Provide oversight and guidance to suppliers and drive actions that address opportunities and validate that the action is implemented and shows marked measured improvement. .
• Through continuous improvement measure the supply chain by gathering standardized leading indicator metrics that facilitate the ability to proactively address negative trends that may adversely affect delivery performance.
• Lead suppliers through transition planning and execution with minimal impact to the companys production line.
• Provide on-site support to the Supply Chain, Operations and Logistics.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal functional areas to ensure information, documentation and product flow meet objectives.
• Work with the suppliers to identify Operational, Supply Chain and Quality constraints while providing value added process improvements to reduce supplier cycle times to meet program deadlines.
• Coordinate, chair and lead daily operational meetings and conference calls with suppliers to provide critical milestone plans, recovery actions and information to purchasing when required.
• Assist the suppliers in the development of performance metrics, capacity plans, employee training matrices, milestone plans and project plans. .
• Develop, coach and mentor problem solving skills. Create problem solvers within the organization. .
• Participate and lead joint continuous improvement events.
• Establish methods that identify and/or track root causes and provide corrective action. Mentor Supply Chain Improvement Specialists III in this process.

Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:

• Computer literate, MS Office, various software apps.
• Project management skills with working knowledge of the principles of analytical problem solving techniques.
• Mfg and Industrial eng experience preferred.

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Additional Information

Requisition Number: 221845

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: Up to 75%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/30/2024

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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