Operations​/Supply Chain Manager

Overview

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprising five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names include BSC Filters (UK), Criteria Labs (Austin, TX), Dow-Key Microwave (Ventura, CA), Pole/Zero (West Chester, OH), Espy (Austin, TX), K&L Microwave (Salisbury, MD and Dominican Republic). Our expertise is in the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Espy LLC Operations / Supply Chain Manager is a hands-on, working manager role – executing operations and production activities in a low-volume / high-mix RF electronics manufacturing and integration environment. Responsibilities include procuring and managing inventory; managing a flexible production / integration line; implementing quality and ESD controls; and coordinating materials and work orders for the shop floor.

The position must foster cross-functional collaboration to meet demanding quality and delivery targets in a fast-paced high-tech environment.

• Execute supply chain and operations activities with a small, cross-functional team in a high-tech, low-volume, high-mix RF electronics and software business unit, including, but not limited to: production scheduling to meet revenue recognition goals; purchasing planning to meet production demand; lead daily operations meetings and walk the floor often to ensure progress being made to schedule; monitor WIP and production performance;
  
  drive throughput to ensure on-time delivery metrics are met; own, operate and manage the MRP system and processes on a daily basis.
• Manage the migration of MRP to a new version of MS D365.
• Conduct inventory control using established practices including cycle counting, kitting and annual physical inventory.
• Provide operational management and guidance to ensure quality and delivery goals are met.
• Develop, maintain, and train personnel on processes and procedures to prevent and address material shortages, parts obsolescence and/or production delays.
• Work closely with sales, engineering and program management to ensure customer requirements are met.
• When applicable, work and interface directly with the suppliers to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean, Kaizen) that improve supply chain and operations performance.
• Promote a culture of accountability and ownership of sourcing, planning, and production processes.
• Develop good working relationships with stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure effective communication of accurate, relevant, and timely information.

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident – green card holder).
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or technical discipline or commensurate demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in supply chain and operations management.
• Prior functional experience in manufacturing and supply planning, buying, and production management.
• Experience managing projects with medium complexity and a high-volume of data. Prior experience managing operations and supply chain staff.
• Experience reading interpreting engineering schematics and diagrams to ensure BOMs are accurate.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to communicate within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people and teams in a fast-paced environment and motivate them to work together as a team.
• Self-driven, adaptable and resourceful; able to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate vision into action.
• Experienced user of MRP/ERP systems (NAV and/or MS D365 experience highly desirable).
• Computer and Microsoft Office literate (MS Dynamics 360, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Six Sigma and/or CPIM certifications are desirable.