PRODUCT LINE LEAD

Key Responsibilities Monthly, quarterly, yearly execution of customer commitments 100% OTIF to all customer commitments Partnering with the operations team to ensure parts are moving through the facility in accordance with or ahead of schedule Communicating execution risks and opportunities to Leadership Ensuring that appropriate risk mitigation plans are in place at the start of execution (ie: planning orders, yield factors, enlisting manufacturing engineering involvement, etc) Document lessons learned and opportunities for manufacturing improvements for any subsequent orders Coordination of all necessary resources (quality, manufacturing engineering, design engineering) to ensure that all the necessary players have the information to move forward seamlessly Drive rapid resolution of ECO’s, EO’s and MRB for development parts Proactive planning to identify when we should be outsourcing vs. insourcing parts in order to reduce overall lead time and risk to execution Work with engineering and operations to drive cost improvement projects to ensure gross margin targets are achieved for hardware deliverables Produce hardware execution schedules to provide to management and/or customers as required Maintaining accurate data in ERP system to include commit dates, open/active orders, quantities, etc Drive a culture of accountability, attention to detail and strict adherence to Valcor Personal Guarantee Program and Quality Management System Responsible for performance management and overall safety of any direct reports Experience 5-10 years’ of production planning experience in an engineered to order, automotive, aerospace production, or heavily regulated environment 3+ years as a supervisor or team leadership role Exceptional multi-tasking skills required MRP/ERP experience with either SAP or Epicor is desired Ability to create and maintain MS project schedules is requiredDemonstrated proficiency in MS Excel Ability to communicate effectively Ability to drive process improvements and cultural change, be a change agent Ability to identify risk and develop plans to mitigate PMP or APICS certification a plus Education High School or technical/vocational school degree required Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field (and/or equivalent experience) preferred Physical Requirements Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 25–30 lbs Regular use of computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment All candidates must meet the US persons criteria. Employee Benefits: At Valcor Engineering, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program. Our leave programs include vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Valcor Engineering Corporation