Materials Group Lead

TIGHITCO, Inc. is an industry leader in the design, fabrication, and assembly of engineered components for aerospace and industrial applications. TIGHITCO is comprised of three divisions – Complex Composite Structures, Insulation Products, and Overhaul Support Services, supported by five facilities located throughout North America. We have ISO 9001, AS9100 and NADCAP accreditation for our quality and system management.

Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility:

• Time Phase Monitoring, Raw Material Planning, Material Prep and Job Staging, Inventory Control, Shipping / Receiving, Tool Inventory, Consumable & General Shop Supplies

Direct Support Accountabilities for Product Status and Expedite Coordination

• Direct Support Accountability for Delivery Performance, Monthly Sales Targets, Inventory / WIP Targets
• Act as subject matter expert in the warehousing and inventory areas.
• Communicates with Purchasing/Suppliers/Customers as required for items such as Status requests, Shipment Claims, etc.…
• Ensure that transactions are processed correctly and personnel are trained.
• Maintains accurate records of materials on hand; Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Performs cycle counts on inventoried items to ensure inventory values are accurate within ERP Software.
• Manage material requirement activities and identify opportunities for cost reduction of purchased materials / supplies.
• Establish job staging methods in association with material preparation.
• Assist Management to ensure that capital and human resources are adequate to meet production requirements.
• Areas of direct assistance include monthly production output targets, production personnel management, lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives
• Establishing inventory management practices and associated control systems.
• Establish new internal business process to improve operating efficiency and promote continuous process improvement.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, coaching, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Working Group Lead 
• Directs the work activities of employees on shift in the Materials Department.
• Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; monitoring performance; rewarding employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Working knowledge of Aerospace specifications and standards
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles changes, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
• Should have knowledge of Epicor software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software is required.
• APICS Certification, ITAR Training

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Activities, duties & responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Required Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study; or 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience
• Working knowledge of Aerospace specifications and standards
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Import/Export International Freight Logistics experience. Common Carrier Parcel Shipment methods, experience in inventory management. MS Office Products (Excel), Forklift License.
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in production control/inventory management
• Minimum of 2 -4 years’ experience with Epicor or related MRP systems

Required Skills, Competencies & Certifications

• Intermediate to advanced level knowledge/demonstrable experience using the Epicor platform
• Excellent employee relations / interpersonal skills
• Excellent active listening skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, oversees changes, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).