Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Forecasting, Leadership, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
The Support Services Manager, Supply Chain reports to the Director, Supply Chain and is responsible for leading a team of ~30 buyers and material coordinators to procure and manage general material in support of BIW’s services business with ~8 Direct Reports.
Safety Leadership:
- Ensure zero recordable injuries in supply chain
Project Execution:
- Identify and implement projects that result in Waste Reductions
- Responsible for material estimate proposal development
- Responsible for procurement of all Planning Yard material and meeting schedule requirements of the Navy Customer
Management:
- Oversee the kitting and delivery of material (both Fabricated in house or purchased)
- Report Supply Chain activity performance and give formal presentations of material status and forecasts to the Navy Customer
Training and Development:
- Facilitate Development Conversations for all direct reports at least on a quarterly basis identifying what they are doing well and areas of opportunity at their level or the level above as a potential promotion candidate
Team Collaboration and Communication:
- Interface with BIW Design, Engineering, Program Office, Estimating, Contracts, Planning and Manufacturing
- Collaborate cross functionally to identify process gaps that are impacting downstream / upstream organizations and recommend a set of solutions
Continuous Improvement:
- Encourage / Drive the team to recommend process improvement initiatives that can reduce waste
Required/Preferred Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain or business management, or at least 7 years of supply chain business experience required; defense industry experience preferred.
Required/Preferred Experience:
- 3+ years of Supervisory / Managerial experience required.
- Proven ability to develop, lead, and motivate people.
- Proven team-building skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other functions.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects.
- Superior understanding of supply chain function.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
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General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works