Operations/Supply Chain Manager

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Espy LLC Operations / Supply Chain Manager is a hands-on, working manager role – executing

operations and production activities in a low-volume / high mix RF electronics manufacturing and

integration environment. Responsibilities include procuring and managing inventory; managing a

flexible production / integration line; implementing quality and ESD controls; and coordinating materials

and work orders for the shop floor. The position must foster cross-functional collaboration to meet

demanding quality and delivery targets in a fast-paced high-tech environment.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

o Execute supply chain and operations activities with a small, cross-functional team in a high-tech,

low-volume, high-mix RF electronics and software business unit, including, but not limited to:

production scheduling to meet revenue recognition goals; purchasing planning to meet production

demand; lead daily operations meetings and walk the floor often to ensure progress being made to

schedule; monitor WIP and production performance; drive throughput to ensure on-time delivery

metrics are met; own, operate and manage the MRP system and processes on a daily basis.

o Manage the migration of MRP to a new version of MS D365.

o Conduct inventory control using established practices including cycle counting, kitting and annual

physical inventory.

o Provide operational management and guidance to ensure quality and delivery goals are met.

o Develop, maintain, and train personnel on processes and procedures to prevent and address

material shortages, parts obsolescence and/or production delays.

o Work closely with sales, engineering and program management to ensure customer requirements

are met.

o When applicable, work and interface directly with the suppliers to ensure accurate and timely

delivery.

o Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean, Kaizen) that improve supply

chain and operations performance.

o Promote a culture of accountability and ownership of sourcing, planning, and production processes

o Develop good working relationships with stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure effective

communication of accurate, relevant, and timely information.

 

Qualification Requirements

o Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident – green card holder).

o Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or technical discipline or commensurate demonstrated equivalent experience.

o Minimum 10 years’ experience in supply chain and operations management.

o Prior functional experience in manufacturing and supply planning, buying, and production management.

o Experience managing projects with medium complexity and a high-volume of data. o Prior experience managing operations and supply chain staff.

o Experience reading interpreting engineering schematics and diagrams to ensure BOMs are accurate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

o Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to communicate within all levels of the organization.

o Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people and teams in a fast-paced environment and motivate them to work together as a team.

o Self-driven, adaptable and resourceful; able to work under minimal supervision. o Exce