Supply Chain Development - Proj. Mgr

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Supply Chain Development – Project Manager in GAC Savannah

This position is based in Savannah, GA. The role will be a primary liaison for our suppliers and may require travel over 75%.

Preferred:
Experience with manufacturing or manufacturing processes.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Operations or equivalent education and 6 years combined Operational and/or Supply Chain experience. Proficiency with LEAN/Six Sigma tools and concepts is required; additional Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.

Position Purpose
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Under minimal supervision, assist in the development of standardized tools and, through a teamwork approach, evaluate suppliers’ business systems and manufacturing processes. Work closely with suppliers to improve response time, reduce risk of supply chain disruption, shorten lead times, improve quality, and increase delivery performance. Provide operational, supply‑chain, and logistical support to supply‑chain and sub‑tier suppliers, lead continuous‑improvement activities, and mentor Supply Chain Improvement Specialists III.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead elements of assessments to determine suppliers’ ability to meet production rates, identify, and drive improvement opportunities; mentor specialists.
• Utilize standardized assessment tools to identify opportunities in areas such as maintenance management, production control, materials planning, system analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, production planning, capacity planning, supplier management, machining, assembly, internal quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Provide oversight and guidance to suppliers to validate action implementation and measurable improvement.
• Measure the supply chain with leading‑indicator metrics to proactively address negative trends affecting delivery performance.
• Lead suppliers through transition planning and execution with minimal impact on the company’s production line.
• Offer on‑site support to Supply Chain, Operations and Logistics.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and internal functional areas to ensure information, documentation, and product flow meet objectives.
• Work with suppliers to identify operational, supply‑chain, and quality constraints while providing value‑added process improvements to reduce cycle times.
• Coordinate, chair and lead daily operational meetings and conference calls with suppliers to provide critical milestone plans and recovery actions.
• Assist suppliers in developing performance metrics, capacity plans, employee training matrices, milestone plans and project plans.
• Develop, coach and mentor problem‑solving skills and create problem‑solvers within the organization.
• Participate in and lead joint continuous‑improvement events.
• Establish methods to track root causes and provide corrective action.

Other Requirements:

• Computer literate, MS Office, various software apps.

• Project management skills with working knowledge of analytical problem‑solving techniques.

• Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering experience preferred.

Requisition Number: 229794
Category:
Materials
Percentage of Travel:
Up to 100%

Shift: First

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Posting End Date: 01/09/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD),