Job Description :
Hi,

My name is Yusuf; I represent PURPLE DRIVE INC. We have an opportunity with one of our direct client.

Please find below the Job Description. Kindly revert if interested.


Job Description:

Project Manager/Group Leader – Aerospace
Fredonia, KS


Shall have leadership experience in handling supply chain & Project Manager in aerospace manufacturing domain. Shall be responsible for customer and supplier interface. Candidate shall be responsible for all supervisory functions of the team and its assignment and the team members will directly report to this role.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Manage overall scope, schedule and quality of the program
Monitor and manage Program risks
Responsible for Supplier Qualification and supplier development, new parts approval execution and improvement
Perform Supplier development and Supplier quality activities on need basis
Facilitate recovery plans from underperforming suppliers and ensure its implementation
Review supplier capacity and capability assessment reports
Assist with supplier assessment, training and evaluation, Address escalation meetings with suppliers
Engages with internal stakeholders to ensure all requirements and priorities are fully understood
Provide clear direction on new products and processes or product development
Ensure regular communication between supplier’s and customer’s relevant function. Serve as critical interface between Client and Supplier to ensure critical information is available for timely completion of projects.
Liaise with suppliers to gather project information; provides regular communication regarding status, obstacles, concerns, schedule etc.
Manage the project to the specified requirements and schedule; report on progress and actively manage constraints to execute per the plan
High proficiency in usage of project management tools, develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and problem solving with line managers and other manufacturing leaders. Report to Customer any constraints and progress made via the project plan (Gantt chart, master schedule
Review key supplier performance metrics, root cause corrective action implementation plans
Apply Lean thinking and continuous improvement methodologies to create additional capacity and improve throughput
Educational Requirements:
Graduate/Post Graduate in Mechanical/Production/Aerospace or equivalent engineering

Experience:
12+ years of relevant experience in Supply chain management, Quality, Project management in Aerospace manufacturing domain. Leadership experience of handling 15 + members team
Primary Skills:
Strong leadership and collaborative skills
Ability to interface with all internal and external stakeholders
Good interpersonal skills
Strong mentoring skills
Fluent in English
Continuous improvement mindset
Experience in Aero segment is an advantage
PMP or Supply chain certification will be an added advantage


Client : confidential