Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc., EP&T Business Unit is seeking an Operations Manager to lead operations across EP&T programs and sites, including supply chain, quality, EH&S, and facilities management, while contributing to business process optimization.
Requirements
- Prior experience with supply-chain management, including supplier sourcing and procurement, is necessary.
- Experience with the IFS ERP system, management of a small team, strategic sourcing and development of supplier partnerships, is highly desirable.
- Full-cycle supply chain management
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor management
- Staff management
- Operations management
Responsibilities
- Management of and active participation within a small team of procurement specialists
- Supplier and vendor management, including developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans and establishing long-term relationships with key suppliers to realize cost savings and favorable terms
- Development of cost-reduction strategies
- Assisting program management in oversight of vendor contract performance
- Developing synergistic relationship with procurement groups in sister Aerospace & Defense business units, using the same processes where applicable and de-conflicting the use of EP&T-specific processes within a common ERP system.
- Work with EP&T quality personnel
- Work with local facility managers on all aspects of environmental health and safety, including compliance with company EH&S initiatives and all safety regulations and environmental laws, fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, STEM discipline or other relevant discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Typically requires 3+ years managerial/leadership experience.
- Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
- Must have or able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (or higher)
- Collaborative, personable working style with a “can-do” attitude
