Sylmar, CA: Value Stream Leader - $115,000.00 D.O.E.

The Value Stream Leader (VSL) will be the business leader for overhaul repair station work activity.  This will include, but not limited to, overhaul landing gear products, actuation systems, sub-systems, spares and detail parts.  Position will be a key business partner teaming with other business leaders to plan and strategize sales and marketing strategies, product development, inventory strategies, the implementation of product flow utilizing cellular manufacturing principles, i.e., analysis, planning, techniques and associated Lean/Six-Sigma.  VSL will be responsible for capital equipment review, selection and justification to support business needs.  Leadership responsibilities include but not limited to recruiting, developing, training, coaching, goal setting, and performance management.   As team leader, the successful candidate will partner with other team members to execute the financial commitments of the business.  Manage, direct, and implement operations strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of division’s goals.  Focuses for short-term goals are quality, on-time-delivery, cost of sales, gross margin, and human resources requirements throughout the value stream. Focuses for long-term goals are the formulation, planning, and implementation of strategies for ongoing process improvements throughout the value stream.  Position will be responsible for managing the entire business process from customer order to customer dock.  The VSL is responsible for quality, cost, and delivery.  VSL will be responsible for capital equipment review, selection and justification to support business needs.  Position will be a key business partner teaming with other business leaders to plan and implement business strategies utilizing Lean/Six-Sigma principles, i.e., problem solving, advanced inventory processes, analysis, planning and utilization of various lean/Six-Sigma tools. REPORTING STRUCTURE AND KEY RELATIONSHIPS The VSL interfaces with the Director of Operations, Director of Sales, Controller, Director of Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, Human Resources and Continuous Improvement Manager, to ensure the company’s customers get the highest quality and the lowest cost and on-time-delivery.  ·          Reports To:  Director of Operations ·          Direct Reports: Planning, materials, procurement, customer service, engineering, quality and production personnel, ·          Key internal partners:  Other business VSLs and managers, i.e., production VSL, materials manager, engineering manager, quality manager, finance manager, sales business partners, finance manager, information business VSL (MRP/JDE). ·          Customers:  Customers and their representatives, source inspectors, inspection and packaging and shipping. ·          FAA: Principle FAA inspector. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Drive business metrics (safety, 6S, quality, RCCA, on-time delivery, TAKT, cost, materials)Lead operations team (cross functional relationships, skills, performance management, communication, teaming, team development, etc.)Lean / Six Sigma champion (standard work, lead-time, quality, etc.)Value stream strategic and tactical leadershipBased on requirements from customer orders, plan operations for fabrication and assembly of products and services.Ensure efficient and effective manufacturing methods are used.Complies with all company policies/procedures.Complies with all FAA, customer contractual requirements.Moderate travel is required, i.e. customer visits, sales shows/promotions, supplier meetings, inner-company planning and meetings, etc… EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES Education:  Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline or related technical / management field.  MBA is desirable. Experience:  + 5 years of progressive operations leadership experience preferably in an aerospace environment.  Maintenance, repair and overhaul experience desirable.  Sales experience desirable.  Continuous process improvement and application experience, i.e., Lean/Six-Sigma, theory of constraint desirable. Core Competencies:                                                                                                                          High ethical standards.  Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation.  Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully management multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions includes appropriate people in decision-making process.Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy; enjoys challenges; drives for results. Versatility, flexibility and a wiliness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external.Passion for data, analysis, trends, reporting and technology. Ability to read and interpret documents.  Ability to write clearly and informatively routine reports, correspondence, and designs work flows and procedures.  Presents numerical data effectively.Advanced knowledge of JDE/MRP, Access, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and other applicable tools.Ability to provide cross-functional and organizational leadership within a highly matrixed organization.Demonstrated aptitude for process improvement and use of Lean and Six-Sigma resources and tools.Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to coach, assess, evaluate, develop, motivate and empower others.Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, ISO and NADCAP                                    

Value Stream Leader in Sylmar, CA seeking MRO/FAR 145 Repair Station experience up to $115k Excellent opportunity - resumes to marlene@martins-ig.com                                                                  

Sylmar, CA: MATERIALS MGR $100,000.00 D.O.E.

The Materials Manager is a leadership team member responsible for leading a team of 8+​ direct reports and 25+​ indirect reports.​ As a member of the leadership team, a successful candidate will partner with other staff members to execute the financial commitments of the business.​  Materials leadership includes: recruiting, developing, training, coaching, department goal setting, individual goal setting and performance management.​ Continuous improvement champion provides ERP/​JIT/​Kanban planning and execution to support in-house manufacturing and assembly demand.​  Provides ERP/​JIT/​Kanban planning and execution to drive raw materials and purchased machined detail demand.​  Value stream leadership responsibility for cost, quality, and delivery.​  Improve shop floor processes producing close tolerance aerospace components.​  Typical processes including: milling, lathe, hone, plating, CNC programming, assembly, testing, non-destructive testing, dimensional and visual inspection techniques, and electro-mechanical processes.​  The hands-on individual will analyze business metrics /​ trends and drive people and process improvements.​  The successful candidate will be a lean /​ Six Sigma champion.​ 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES /​ RESPONSIBILITIESDrive business metrics (safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost)Lead materials team, department and individual goal setting, employee development and performance managementLean /​ Six Sigma championGross Inventory (and turns) accuracy, planning, forecasting, and improvementMetrics: Customer on-time deliveries, past due reduction, order release to system demand, master schedule versus backlog, gross inventory, inventory turns, cycle counting, cost reduction, excess and obsolete analysisValue stream strategic and tactical leadershipPlan operations for fabrication and assembly of products based on requirements from customer ordersComplies with all company policies/​proceduresComplies with all military and contractual requirements 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES

Education:  Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Materials, Business or related field;  Masters of Science in Engineering or Management or MBA preferred

Experience:  8+​ years of manufacturing experience, in Materials.​ Experience with managing 5+​ direct reports, 20+​ indirect reports.​

Core Competencies:

·          Materials leadership

·          Development of Direct reports

·          Performance Management

·          Lean /​ Six Sigma tools

·          Strong communication and analytical skills

·          Teamwork, speed and continuous improvement are key

·          Experience with SOX regulations

·          Knowledge of ERP system

·          Thorough knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, other applicable tools

 

Personal Characteristics::

·          High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.​

·          Strong presentation skills

·          Demonstrated ability to influence others and impact change.​

·          Participative management style – advocates team concept.​

·          Well organized.​

 

OTHERUS Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee – all require proper identification and documentation).​Approximately 20%​ travel required.​Physical and Environmental Requirements:  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.​ The employee is frequently required to stand and sit.​ The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms.​ The employee must occasionally lift and/​or move up to 20 pounds.​ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.​Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing.​  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.​Pre-Employment Verifications:  Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.​  We are an E-Verify participant.​

BENEFITS:  9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off!), Competitive salary, medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, vacation paid time off, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement and more!      

Materials Manager for Sylmar, CA skilled with MRO/FAR 145 Repair Station experience up to $100k Excellent opportunity - resumes to christina@martins-ig.com

Plant Manager for a diary in Michigan up to $105k - resumes to marlene@martins-ig.com

Sr. Project Engineer skilled with valve design experience coming ideally out of aerospace. $90k - $100k  Long Island, NY.  Resumes to christina@martins-ig.com