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Director of Manufacturing & Supply Chain at Kinetic Engine Systems – Phoenix, Arizona

Kinetic Engine Systems
Phoenix, Arizona, 85040, United States
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Job Function:Manufacturing

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About This Position


Personnel with the job title listed above have the responsibility & authority to perform the following functions & employment requirements listed below and are given the authority to perform those tasks.

The Director of Operations & Supply Chain oversees all manufacturing and supply chain operations, including:

  • Assembly
  • Machining
  • Maintenance
  • Production Control
  • Purchasing
  • Shipping, receiving stockrooms

Functions:

  • Responsible for monitoring and improving metrics related to on-time delivery, inventory, cost, quality and delivery output of ADM Phoenix Operations, and utilize departmental metrics to drive improvement.
  • Coordinates manufacturing processes in all machining and assembly departments in order to drive reliable, on time supply to all customers
  • Works in a coordinated fashion with all departments to identify efficient processes and improvements
  • Works with General Manager of ADM of Mexico to identify part transfer opportunities
  • Responsible for all hiring, training and termination of personnel within department
  • Responsible for operational metrics related to the FAA repair station, including turn time and quality metrics
  • Responsible for all facets of Supply Chain Management, including improvement of supply chain on-time delivery and reduction of supply chain overdues
  • Responsible for inventory control and reduction, including implementation of consignment/pull systems with ADM’s supply chain
  • Responsible for On Time Delivery, Inventory Levels, and assuring low cost of Materials
  • Generate and execute upon cost savings ideas for the ADM Phoenix operation. This includes cost reductions related to efficiencies, freight, supply chain costs, outside processing costs, and hardware
  • Responsible for reporting weekly and monthly metrics related to all operational facets
  • Support Continuous Improvement within ADM Operations focusing on improved quality, lower costs and improved delivery

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Must have a technical degree plus 10 years’ experience, or a minimum of 15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • U.S. citizen or having resident status. Occasional travel to Nogales, Mexico. Must be able to obtain a US passport.
  • Experience with the following customers product types desirable
  • aero structures, engine components, electro-mechanical devices
  • United Technologies
  • Honeywell
  • Sargent
  • Eaton
  • Background in electrical assembly and/or FAA repair station is a plus.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Processes
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels in the organization while remaining customer oriented
  • Ability to multi-task, with good organization, attention to detail and ability to prioritize
  • Self-starter capable of solving complex problems with little or no supervision
  • Performs other duties as required and available for overtime.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 10 to 15 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing.
  • Engineering (aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial)
  • Supply Chain/Operations/ Business
  • Operations & Manufacturing Leadership (10+ years)
    Leading production in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments
  • End-to-End Supply Chain Management
    Oversight of planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance
  • Workforce & Capacity Planning
    Forecasting labor needs, scaling teams, and managing multi-shift operations
  • Strategic & Financial Leadership
    Budgeting, cost reduction, and aligning operations with business goals
  • Regulatory & Quality Compliance
    Experience with AS9100 and working with the Federal Aviation Administration
    Preferred:
  • Experience in fixture design for production equipment
  • Experience with Honeywell manufacturing methods
  • Root Cause and Corrective Action experience
  • Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
  • FDM 3D Printing experience

Job Location

Phoenix, Arizona, 85040, United States

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