Material Support Supervisor

MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) is the merging of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry.

We’re hiring a Material Support Supervisor to help drive our continued success!

Purpose of the role:

MHIRJ’s network of service centers, support offices and parts depots are positioned in important aviation hubs in the U.S. The Material Support Supervisor will administer the material handling, scheduling, and purchasing of aircraft parts, components, materials, and services to ensure a continuous flow and meet program and customer demand for assigned area and site(s). This will include shipping and receiving as well as CR&O.

Here are the daily responsibilities of a Material Support Supervisor:

• Perform supervisor responsibilities and recommend related actions, for example, hire/fire, disciplinary actions, PMP, training and certifications, work assignments, scheduling vacation, and monitoring attendance
• Monitor sustaining activities, projects, and levels of customer service (e.g., performance metrics) and report status, issues, and risks to management on a scheduled basis
• Meet with vendors and carriers to negotiate contract items, for example, price, delivery, quality, and quantity
• Administer vendor and carrier contracts to ensure provision of agreed upon service(s) and/or product(s)
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve problems concerning delivery, component discrepancies, and lead times with internal and external suppliers
• Work cross functionally with buyer/planner functions
• Perform special projects concerning, for example, inventory, vendor issues, and day sales of inventory (DSI)
• Meet with vendors and carriers to discuss and resolve performance issues, for example, delivery, quality, and quantity
• Facilitate team efforts to resolve complex inventory discrepancies to determine root causes of inventory discrepancies and develop recommendations for corrective action
• Review, revise, and/or develop processes and guidelines in support of material handling operations
• Perform quarterly and annual reviews
• May represent department during manager’s absence
• Possible multi-site function
• With managerial oversight develops policies and procedures for Stores facilities
• Acts as liaison between Materials and Finance to validate month end account activities
• Toolroom tool control (Calibrated and Non-Calibrated) multi-site
• Inventory Control i.e. cycle count, Days sales inventory (DSI)
  
  

Here is what is required to succeed:

• Typically, 5 years of experience in warehouse, stockroom, and/or material handling role
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field OR additional equivalent work experience
• Computer skills necessary to operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, inventory management, and web-based applications
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned areas and employees within a multiple project setting
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments, customers, vendors, and management
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application
• Thorough knowledge of Repair Station System inventory process, cycle count, perpetual and work-in-progress inventory audits
• Thorough knowledge of Internal, Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to proper packaging for transporting of hazardous materials
• Working knowledge of FAA, JAA, TC, EASA and DOT regulations applicable to export shipments
• Effective verbal / written communication and presentation skills
• EmPower MX/SAP Experience is preferred
  
  

Work Environment:

We put safety first and take pride in creating workspaces that invite collaboration and innovation.

• Our Service Centers are world-class, and our technicians work in climate-controlled hangars that are clean, comfortable, and promote safety.
• Position requires full-time presence at our Bridgeport, WV facility with on-site collaboration essential to role success.
• Must be comfortable with shift work; we are a 24/7 operation with 12-hour shifts which include days, nights, and weekends.
• Relocation assistance is available.
  
  

Why join us?

At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team. We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success. Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply – we’d like to hear from you!

We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Annual wellness incentives up to $750
• Employee assistance program
• 401K with 6% company match
• Annual bonus plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  
  

We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

We do not currently provide sponsorship to work in the United States. All applicants for U.S. jobs must be a United States citizen or be authorized to work in the United States.