Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Connecting and Protecting People Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters York UK; Criteria Labs Austin TX; Dow-Key Microwave Ventura CA; Pole/Zero West Chester OH; Espy Austin TX; and K&L Microwave Salisbury Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products engineered components and subsystems for demanding military space commercial aerospace/industrial and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leadership within the MPG Salisbury MD Supply Chain organization. The manager leads teams with expertise in planning supply and is responsible for meeting customer service levels with maximum efficiency. The Supply Chain Manager drives problem-solving using data for underperforming areas of the supply chain and drives ownership throughout the organization for corrective actions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify change or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Lead teams with expertise in supply planning purchasing and production planning.
• Develop high-performing teams focused on achieving segment performance objectives.
• Develop inventory and replenishment strategies that achieve goals for delivery and working capital.
• Leads S&OP Supply Review meetings and facilitates strategic scenario planning and drives actions to meet segment objectives.
• Provide operational support and guidance to ensure maximum productivity and schedule attainment.
• Develop and maintain processes to prevent and address component shortages.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify risks and close operational gaps.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve the supply chain performance for the segment and support dynamic changes in market conditions.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality to address quality concerns.
• Develop good working relationships with stakeholders internal and external to the company to ensure acquisition of accurate relevant and timely information.
• Lead Supplier Quality efforts across MPG Salisbury Supply Chain.
• Audit approval and disqualification (when necessary) of suppliers.
• Analyze and track supplier performance data and execute follow-ups and corrective actions as necessary.
• Assist suppliers with quality improvements and drive quality requirements to ensure MPG Salisbury is receiving a quality product
• Prepare submit and present periodic reports at multiple levels withing the organization including executive leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP: To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to work within the following direct report relationships and responsibilities:

• Adhere to all company policies procedures and business code of conduct and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
• Conduct reviews with team member(s) to build effective communication to understand training and development needs and to provide insight for performance improvement.
• Develop and facilitate comprehensive onboarding and new hire training for their assigned team.
• Build team unity to encourage retention and continuity of operations.
• Provide training and leadership and act as a change agent while representing a positive and enthusiastic role model to ensure high engagement across the team.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required to do so. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident green card holder)
• Bachelors Degree in supply chain engineering or technical discipline or commensurate demonstrated equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain or operations management
• Prior leadership or functional experience in supply planning buying and production scheduling
• Experience managing projects with medium complexity and a high-volume of data
• 3 years of management experience
• APICS CPIM or CSCP
• Prior Lean Sigma experience or certification (Green Belt)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to communicate within all levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of disciplines in a dynamic environment and motivate them to work together as a team
• Self-driven adaptable and resourceful; able to work under limited supervision
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate vision into action.
• Experienced user of ERP systems (IFS Oracle etc.)/Advanced Planning experience
• Computer and Microsoft Office literate (Word Excel etc.)
• Sound understanding of legal contracts and various financial issues including cash flow and working capital
• Experience in creating and managing a departmental budget

Travel:

• Minimal less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Described here are characteristics representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring bending lifting of moderately heavy items and reaching.
• Work involves conditions and elements that must be identified and analyzed to determine interrelationships with specs of the specific product.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring safety precautions typical of work office and manufacturing environment. Personal protective equipment provided and to be used in designated areas.
• Work area is adequately lighted heated and ventilated.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $115000.00 - $135000.00 annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption surrogacy and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental military jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year - based on schedule worked paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

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