Supervisor, Material Control

Supervisor, Material Control

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager of the EPD business unit, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced leader to step into a challenging role, own it, drive success, lead change and quickly make an impact at Curtiss-Wright. 

The ideal candidate will play a key role in the management of material entering, storing, and shipping form EPD. You will play a critical role within the organization and requires an individual who possesses strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, someone who will take ownership, and possess attention to detail skills.

Location: Bethlehem, PA

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Immediate task will be to assume responsibility of the materials team and familiarize yourself with all procedures associated with each department

• Take responsibility of managing all materials movements throughout EPD

• Set goals on performance and safety standards

• Ensure that there are adequate supplies, tools, and equipment for your teams to be successful

• Align with the Master Schedule in setting priorities and workload for departments

• Monitor employee productivity

• Commitment to cycle count accuracy

• Oversee internal and external audits of the materials group

• Support customer oversight requirements

• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures

• Consistently evaluate for areas to improve within both departments

• Take ownership of coaching and developing the staff and recruit for staff as appropriate

• Other duties as necessary

What You Bring

• Must be a sole U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances

• Associate degree or equivalent and 5 plus years of experience preferred

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Self-starter, goal oriented, customer focused, detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to problem solve and overcome scheduling challanges

• Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge is preferred

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to energize and build consensus with staff, peers, and direct reports

• Ability to take ownership of the department and improve its processes continuously

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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