Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the material control function including inventory management, receiving, warehousing, logistics, and shipping for all Fairlead Divisions
- Manage warehouse operations and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory while meeting production and customer requirements.
- Establish and monitor KPIs to track material control performance and drive accountability.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for material handling and control.
- Manage subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs; full authority over personnel actions; and directly responsible for training and development of staff.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
- Collaborate with procurement, production, production control, program/project management and quality teams to implement long-term material delivery solutions and timely issuance to production.
- Support audits, both internal and external, including inventory counts and documentation reviews.
- Responsible for inventory cycle counts twice a year that comply with accounting requirements.
- Owner of Customer/Government Furnished Material inventory storage, tracking, and control that is compliant with FAR and customer requirements.
- Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhere to approved budgets.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of departmental processes, and a keen ability to plan, prioritize, and quickly solve problems in a compliant and reliable manner.
- Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhered to approved budgets.
- Implement and manage systems to track compliance with contractual flow down clauses.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Accomplish all tasks as appropriate, assigned, or requested.
- Participate in strategy discussions to include business approaches, cost considerations, and potential customer value.
Experience, Education, Certifications, and Licensure:
- BS/BA degree in supply chain management, logistics, contracts, or business administration (education can be substituted for equivalent experience).
- 5 to 7 years’ experience in supply chain management, contract management, program management, finance, business administration or a combination of these areas.
- Lean Six Sigma Training and/or certifications strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory control methodologies (e.g., JIT, Kanban, Cycle Counting).
- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Working experience with Deltek Cost Point preferred
- Ability to gather and analyze data and present findings to senior management.
- Solid judgement and decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed to satisfy all position requirements.
- Proficiency in MS 365; Experience with an enterprise system
Work Environment:
• This position is performed in a traditional Shipyard environment, with regular local travel between facilities.
• Some out-of-area travel may be required.
To apply for this position, go here: Employment Application – Fairlead Integrated
