Job Description SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Business Unit, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation.
As Plant Materials Leader you will be responsible to meet delivery, cash and cost targets.
In this role you will be accountable for Materials Governance and Logistics Transformation (both transactional and physical).
This role requires from you frequent interactions with internal and external Customers, Suppliers and all Avio Aero Departments.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Manage Plant Supply Chain and be its point of reference for Customers, Suppliers and Senior Leadership
Meet Customer Satisfaction in terms of on time delivery and turn around time
Manage interfunctional team on critical material problem solving
Develop and Govern Material practices with the aim to keep suppliers on time and control inventory, maximizing impact of using ERP System
Manage Logistics team and processes, from an Operational and Custom stand point, with the aim to meet regulations, support production needs, control costs
Manage inventory, lead transformation and problem solving in order to meet Cash objectives
Assure inventory goals are met without customer disappointments
Own KPI’s and TTI’s related to Plant Deliveries
Own and coordinate preparation of forecast, analysis and problem solving to support Operating Reviews at Senior Leadership level
Own Plant Supply Chain Medium and Long term Strategy; manage Budget development process, Plant Sales and Operating Planning, Strategic Plan
Identify and implement tools and procedures to increase process efficiency
Drive cost reduction wherever applicable while meeting customer and safety requirements
Drive team to analyze and develop forecasts on workforce and machines utilization
Control costs associated to conversion and activate problem solving to keep them on target
Analyze short and long term machine and manpower capacity to meet future volumes
Support and lead Transformation and Continuous improvement projects
Provide reports that enable problem solving and activate action plans
Qualifications/Requirements
Masters Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Engineering fields
Strong and consistent experience in a manufacturing, operations, or materials management position, preferably in the Aviation industry
Strong and consistent experience in managing a team
Understanding of production, logistics and inventory control techniques
Knowledge of Avio Aero products and processes is preferred
Strong team player with high energy
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Fluent in Italian and English language
Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
Experience in managing high mix/low volume environment
Exposure experience with Senior Leadership
Resilience
A previous experience on fulfillment, production and inventory control activities
Knowledge on material planning, master scheduling, and shop floor control
Exposure to financial measurements and accounting principles in a manufacturing
Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions and their effects on inventory management principles
Knowledgeable of SAP
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing
Six Sigma training is preferred
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
What we offer
Smart working and work life-balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.
Total Rewards
At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:
Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
Flexible benefits platform
GE share plan
Life and injury insurance
Medical coverage
Employee assistance program
Employee special awards (service and recognition)
Local special agreements and discounts
English and languages training for you and one member of your family
Technical, Leadership and development trainings
Inclusion & Diversity
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.
We are not all the same. Just be Yourself AvioAero!
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
