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Ontic · 1 month ago

Operations PV Manager

Chatsworth, California

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. The Operations PV Manager will provide leadership to the Supply Chain and Operations teams, ensuring excellence in transitioning supplier demand and orderbook execution into Ontic while facilitating Process Validation activities.

AerospaceManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide management leadership and guidance to both the Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations members of the local PMO team, and work closely with all members of the wider PMO team, as applicable, to follow the PMO standard processes from project kick off through PV completion and handoff to production

Work with all members of the Integrated Project Team identified by the local site to ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to within the applicable quality plan

Attend and influence regular project review meetings with the licensor and suppliers as required to assist the assigned Project Manager (PM) in developing the transfer plan for all Supply Chain activities including but not limited to Supplier Onboarding, PO Transfers, Inventory Management and initial demand Provisioning “SIOP” within the ERP system

Attend and influence regular project review meetings with the licensor as required to assist the assigned Project Manager (PM) in developing the transfer plan for all manufacturing activities including but not limited Cell layouts and facilities and Operator training requirements

Participate and oversee the inventory transfer (from licensor to Ontic), ensuring that transfers are prioritized to ensure that no line stoppages occur due to transfer

Ensure that during the transfer that CTB plans are kept up to date ensuring that any key deficiencies are clearly identified

Support the supplier onboarding process and ensure the efficient onboarding of suppliers is completed within the project timeline

Understand and ensure the novated purchase orders are placed and meet where possible the global Supply Chain metrics such as OTD / OTIF & PPV

Oversee establishment of sources of supply for components requiring transition from vertically integrated processes to purchased complete, as well as those where the incumbent supply source is unavailable

Participate and oversee negotiations with vendors to ensure the best possible price is paid by Ontic

Lead the make / buy decision making process with site manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain stakeholders

Ensure that technical support is allocated from both PMO and/or site technical resources early to resolve supplier quality issues

Ensure project demand requirements and provision material to support setting up of the production line to support customer order book LOBs / Cell MPS & Schedules

Overall responsibility for ensuring facility readiness for the manufacturing Cell

Work with Project Manager, PMO Technical Team and the IPT to transfer and set up the manufacturing process to include equipment, tooling, TE, documentation, training, approvals, etc

Own the preparation and execution of the Process Validation activity working with all parties to hand over to the local site

Work closely with the PMO team and local site stakeholders to ensure effective departmental communication and direction is provided on the project status

Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a varied workload to meet deadlines

Early identification and resolution of supplier novation challenges and risks are documented

Ability to report and present to different levels of management and communicate project demand and process validation status both internally and externally with customers and vendors

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and work with relevant Ontic and/or supplier teams to implement effectively

Work closely with the PMO team and local site stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are met for the smooth stand up of products and supporting contract novation’s – customer quality as well as product approvals

Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to resolve supplier and internal technical problems

Attend and provide input into the Lessons Learnt process and ensure they are embedded into future transitions

Ensuring up to date, clear and concise metrics are kept throughout project demonstrating progress through each process step

Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, Licensors, customers, suppliers and all stakeholders and uphold the company values at all times

Adhere to legislation governing employment, including but not restricted to; health and safety, data protection, equal opportunities ensuring compliance with local policies and procedures

Comply with statutory requirements and regulations and Company policies

Undertake such other duties commensurate with the role that may be required from time to time

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementERP SystemsProcess ValidationAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsListening SkillsEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Demonstrated experience in supply chain, planning and manufacturing / aerospace environment is desired

Proven experience of working directly with suppliers including negotiating pricing and lead time

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills of technical issues

Effective and accurate use of MS Office applications and ERP systems

Able to produce clear, concise and accurate written and verbal communications (in English) at all levels

Effective listening skills

Confident in a fast moving and changing environment with the skill to prioritize tasks as the project or business demands

Willing to occasionally work outside core hours and be flexible to react to the business priorities

Ability to travel globally for short periods of the transition

Ability to make recommendations on the best way forward when there is more than one solution to the problem

Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a varied workload to meet deadlines

Ability to report and present to different levels of management and communicate project demand and process validation status both internally and externally with customers and vendors

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and work with relevant Ontic and/or supplier teams to implement effectively

Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, Licensors, customers, suppliers and all stakeholders and uphold the company values at all times

Adhere to legislation governing employment, including but not restricted to; health and safety, data protection, equal opportunities ensuring compliance with local policies and procedures

Comply with statutory requirements and regulations and Company policies

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave

Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution

Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions across our sites

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Company

Ontic

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM, providing complex engineered parts and repair services for established aircraft in the defense and commercial market.

Founded in 1951