SME Logistics Assembly Line

Be part of the operations team for our first US aircraft assembly line for Pilatus.
Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. is launching a new PC-12 final assembly operation in Sarasota, Florida. To establish this operation successfully, we are seeking an experienced Logistics Subject Matter Expert to develop reliable logistics processes, material flows and production-supply standards for the new assembly line.
The successful candidate will complete advanced, hands-on training within the established Pilatus logistics organization in Stans, Switzerland. Training will be completed during the initial 6-9 months of employment and will require international travel.

• Serve as the local subject matter expert for logistics processes, material flow and production supply within the Sarasota supply chain organization.
• Design, implement, standardize and continuously improve inbound, outbound, warehousing and internal logistics processes for the assembly-line startup and ramp-up.
• Plan and monitor goods receipt, put away, storage, picking, internal transport, line feeding, packing and shipping activities.
• Ensure reliable material availability at the point of use and act as the primary logistics interface with Production regarding shortages and material-supply issues.
• Define, document and train standardized work for goods receipt, warehouse operations, picking, material handling and internal transportation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, inventory-control and traceability requirements throughout logistics operations.

• Completed vocational training or associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or a related discipline; a bachelor's degree is an advantage.
• Four or more years of relevant logistics or warehouse experience, preferably in aerospace or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of goods receipt, warehousing, picking, inventory control, line feeding, material flow and shipping processes.
• Experience with SAP logistics modules and warehouse-management systems; SAP S/4
  
  HANA experience is an advantage.
• Strong MS Office, analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate operational data into practical improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to document processes, train employees, coordinate priorities and guide teams through changing operational requirements

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9, 600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2, 250 for single coverage and $3, 000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year
• The hiring range is $85, 000 - $105, 000 per year. Pay rate to be determined based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to relevant skills & experience, education, job location, internal equity, and alignment with market data