Materials Manager; Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Location:

US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

• The Materials Manager reports directly to the Business Unit Manager; in the absence of the Business Unit Manager, the Material Manager is responsible for all Business Unit material related functions.
• The Materials Manager provides leadership and guidance to manage all accruals, WIP, QN and PPX aging.
• In this position you will direct Shop Floor personnel in execution of the Business Unit plan and work with materials organization on Vendor Assist, Temporary Vendor Assist scheduling, and prioritization of critical Business Unit commitments.
• Direct Shop Floor personnel in execution of business unit plan.
• Provide direction to Manufacturing Cell Leaders and QA Leaders on prioritization of materials.
• Create Engine Build and Military spares commitments and ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Work with materials organization on Vendor Assist and Temporary Vendor Assist scheduling and prioritization of critical BU commitments.
• Provide leadership and guidance to manage all accruals, WIP, QN and PPX aging.
• Support CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), Lean and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quality, throughput and delivery integrity.
• Support and participate in the execution of the lean logistic transformation plan.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a multi-skilled team engaged in the distribution of material to and from manufacturing cells and module assembly.
• Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained in all warehouses.
• Execute business decisions fairly, conduct annual performance reviews, hold regular toolbox meetings, provide two-way communications, consistent application of policy/work rules, clear, consistent communication of organizational goals and objectives.

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of experience in an manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, continuous improvement/process improvement, or related environment or OR a Master’s degree with 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, continuous improvement/process improvement, or related environment In absence of a degree, High School diploma and 12 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, continuous improvement/process improvement, or related environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite Working knowledge of shop practices, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of continuous improvement principles (e.g. Lean manufacturing, CORE, QCPC)

• SAP
• Working knowledge…