What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations/Supply Chain Manager position at Microwave Products Group?
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
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.
Qualification Requirements
Pay Range: - annually
Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year depending on schedule worked, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
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
- Execute supply chain and operations activities with a small, cross-functional team in a high-tech,
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.
- Manage the migration of MRP to a new version of MS D365.
- Conduct inventory control using established practices including cycle counting, kitting and annual
- Provide operational management and guidance to ensure quality and delivery goals are met.
- Develop, maintain, and train personnel on processes and procedures to prevent and address
- Work closely with sales, engineering and program management to ensure customer requirements
- When applicable, work and interface directly with the suppliers to ensure accurate and timely
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean, Kaizen) that improve supply
- Promote a culture of accountability and ownership of sourcing, planning, and production processes
- Develop good working relationships with stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure effective
Qualification Requirements
- Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident – green card holder).
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or technical discipline or commensurate demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in supply chain and operations management.
- Prior functional experience in manufacturing and supply planning, buying, and production management.
- Experience managing projects with medium complexity and a high-volume of data. o Prior experience managing operations and supply chain staff.
- Experience reading interpreting engineering schematics and diagrams to ensure BOMs are accurate.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to communicate within all levels of the organization.
- 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.
- Self-driven, adaptable and resourceful; able to work under minimal supervision. o Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate vision into action.
- Experienced user of MRP/ERP systems (NAV and/or MS D365 experience highly desirable). o Computer and Microsoft Office literate (MS Dynamics 360, Word, Excel, etc.). o Six Sigma and/or CPIM certifications are desirable.
Pay Range: - annually
Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year depending on schedule worked, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.