Material Program Lead - Mobile, AL

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Material Program Lead - Mobile, AL

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

REPORTS TO : Material Program Manager

SUPERVISES : Material Program Coordinators (I, II, & III), Material Program Associates

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE : Material Program Lead, PDSS is responsible for ensuring that material and service requirements are met successfully for delivered ships as well as maintain unified material relations with new construction projects. They are involved in every stage of projects under post-delivery scope from pre-planning to post project wrap up. This position includes interaction with all aspects of our organization and has a strong interest in professional development to the next level.

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Acts as key liaison between Purchasing, Program / Project Management, Production, Logistics, and Engineering, to ensure seamless flow of information between internal customers on all Procurement matters for a specified Program.
Utilize project data to make future projects more productive and cost-efficient; and is in harmony with our culture of Accountability and high exceptional customer service.
Identifies and supports material and services cost reduction processes at the Enterprise level.
Maintain consistent communication and interaction with Material Program Coordinators for Enterprise level communication and reporting.
Support material or services requirements at offsite locations which may require air travel. The potential for offsite travel can be in excess of 30%.
Ensure adequate processes exist and are maintained at all times for fast paced, developing business needs and ensure they are adequately followed.
Participates in relevant projects, manages minor projects, ensures documentation is maintained, process improvements occur consistently, and other support as required by manager.
Gather information, including financial impacts, and work with Engineering and Project Management for new construction and post-delivery organizations and provide direction on cannibalizations, Navy borrows and material transfers, and restoration of donor projects; consider risks and determine least impact to the company.
Must be effective in time management while dealing with multiple projects and tasks.
Responsible for ensuring team facilitates that all material deficiencies are cured and trial cards or other material related matters are satisfied in support of all post delivery work scope.
Support Sr Material Program Manager on material related matters in preparation for various Executive Review meetings.
Works closely with Purchasing and Scheduling to coordinate schedules and priorities for material and services and ensure Project teams are kept abreast of any conflicts or resource constraints.
Creates materials estimates as needed to be submitted to management.
Troubleshoots materials and service orders and proactively escalates issues to mitigate problems in meeting delivery schedules.
Sets up site visits and job walks for suppliers' estimates; ensures jobs are scheduled to take place with subcontractors to meet Production needs.
Responsible for performance appraisals for direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Material Management, or related field preferred; 9years' related experience may be considered in lieu of degree

5 years of Material Program related experience required

Must be accessible and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when deemed necessary

Detail-oriented, meticulous individual

Exceptionally strong organizational and prioritization skills required

Good vocabulary and grammar skills and the ability to independently compose routine and clearly written communications

Manufacturing / industrial product knowledge, construction project scope, and supplier base required

Basic ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings required

Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate on issues and work together to actively reach resolution with suppliers, coworkers, internal customers and Sr. Management with Purchasing Team members and Program Management Ability to recognize critical situations and immediately take appropriate action

Computer proficient utilizing all Microsoft Office applications, moderate skills in Excel are required

Demonstrate high initiative and drive to address problems and drive to resolution

Manage time and meet deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communicator

Interact effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization including senior management

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES :

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA :

18 years of age or older at time of application

Able to provide proof of US Person Status

No felony convictions of Theft / Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date

Willing to submit to a drug screen

Willing to submit to a background check

TOOLS : Not Applicable

DIRECTION EXERCISED : Provides direction to Material Program Sustainment Coordinators

DISCRETION EXERCISED : Makes independent decisions daily

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Program Lead • Mobile, AL, US