Pratt & Whitney · 10 hours ago
Materials Manager (Onsite)
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $299K/yr
10+ years expPratt & Whitney is a leader in aerospace innovation, and they are seeking a Materials Manager to oversee material management, production planning, and warehousing operations in Asheville, NC. The role involves leading a team, implementing IT strategies, and ensuring efficient material flow to meet manufacturing goals and customer demands.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include leading Asheville’s material management, Production Planning and Scheduling, Warehousing, MRP planning, Shop Floor Control and Delivery Assurance
In addition, the materials manager will take an active role in manufacturing transformation initiatives and implementation of the Information Technology (IT) strategy for the organization
The flow of material is critical to the success of every manufacturing operation
As part of the growth and technology insertion in Airfoil value stream, the materials manager will also play a key role in the manufacturing automation strategy, material release strategy, handling methods, kitting strategy and material movement methods for all parts from storage location thru to final delivery to/from the Northeast Logistics Center to HSMCS
Success will be measured by developing strategies and executing goals and objectives to meet capacity requirements, inventory controls, cost reduction objectives, on time delivery, and control tower measures
The individual will have direct leadership responsibility for the materials team and be working directly with P&W Module Centers & Operations leadership
Qualified candidates will provide leadership and direction with emphasis on change management
Be able to communicate effectively, understand the manufacturing environment and display business acumen
Excel at forward thinking and ensure that MC&O is transforming to meet the customer demands of a difficult manufacturing environment
Define strategies and coordinate activities through multiple organizations
Establish standards and expectations for work effort and performance
Give constant feedback on performance to those standards
Implement IT measures to insure value streams and shop operations are healthy at all times and/or to be able to identify areas of opportunity quickly
Communicate effectively with other organizations and customers to ensure customer satisfaction
Communicate to peers, the requirements that support processes to ensure smooth production flow
Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities
Provide the high level of oversight required to meet key metrics in the mod center including: Military and Commercial Sold Overdue, Inventory, ANDON and commercial workstops
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
US Citizenship required due to government contracts
Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving, analytical, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
Ability to work with all levels of management
Advanced knowledge of information technology particularly in the area of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Visual Factory, or automated systems
Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (e.g. lean manufacturing, ACE, QCPC)
Preferred
Supervisory experience within a management represented facility
Strong operational experience
Demonstrated ability to motivate teams to obtain high levels of performance and to accomplish goals
MBA preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays
Company
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Christian Robertson
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