Lead Specialist Logistics Administration

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Program Summary

Programs supported will be across the EWS Operating Unit with each having Logistics personnel managing shipping and receiving warehouse and inventory management/control at the specific location. Logistics operations are a support function specifically support will be provided to the operations of Manufacturing Engineering Sustainment Maintenance Range Modernization and Depot operations within EWS.

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Job Summary

The Lead Specialist Logistics Administration will oversee and manage Logistics operations within the Operating Unit. They will work closely and collaborate with Engineering Manufacturing Depot operations and Program operations. The Lead Specialist will be the authority on all aspects of Logistics and provide direction to staff located locally and remote

Key responsibilities include the development and enforcement of work standards management of manufacturing/shipping schedules resolution of work discrepancies supervision of logistics personnel and the effective communication of organizational policies objectives and goals to subordinate staff. The Lead Specialist will be accountable for the overall performance of the Logistics group where metrics will be collected and analyzed for the purpose of continuous improvement.

The Lead Specialist Logistics Administration will participate and lead continuous improvement activities and initiatives. Each site while different in how they support will remain common to business policies and procedures. The Lead Specialist will drive commonality and validate adherence through selfaudits and customer feedback.

Roles and Responsibilities

Analyzes and implements logistics plans that may affect the production distribution and inventory or finished products in order to enhance product flow.

Analyzes participates in the development and implements logistics plans affecting the production distribution and inventory of finished products.

Conducts distribution and network studies monitors inventory and analyzes requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates.

Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports.

Coordinates logistics activities with internal/external customers.

Oversees the completion of projects including planning; assigning monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work; evaluating results etc.

Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) compliance and Safety policies and procedures

Provides activity and status reports to management.

Supervises lowerlevel employees.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

BA/BS degree in Business Administration engineering sciences or related field and 8 years of experience.

4 years of specialized military experience in the relative field can be substituted for a BA/BS degree In lieu of formal education at least 16 years of progressive experience in a related field.

Must have the ability to receive a Top Secret (TS) clearance

Operational experience with Materials Resource Planning (MRP) Tools

Operational experience with Lean Manufacturing and 6S principles

Theoretical and practical logistics operations management knowledge

Experience with working in and managing dynamic and demanding programs

Experience with assisting in engineering development design production and sustainment efforts

Experience in a fastpaced environment

Operational experience with conducting physical/cycle counts and setting up cycle counts

Proven leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree preferred

8 years experience in a manufacturing environment with 5 years being in a supervisory role

Experience in strategic planning program proposals risk management and/or change management

Expert proficiency with Logistics Software Tools

Six Sigma Black Belt

Expert proficiency 6S Lean principles and application

Operational knowledge of PHS&T DoD standards and regulations

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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