• Materials Control Team Leader

    Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense (Graham, KY)


    This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

    Job Description

    Responsibilities:

    + Manages and prioritizes daily activities of the Material Control team to safely receive, transport and store EBAD Graham site inventory.

    + Ensures Graham site inert part Inventory accuracy 95% or greater overall and 100% accuracy all for energetic inventory.

    + Ensures on time delivery of inventory to EBAD Operations and Engineering teams while continuously striving to reduce fulfillment lead times.

    + Leads Graham site Cycle Counting program and report results. Manages and reports Root Cause and corrective actions if not meeting accuracy goals.

    + Manages shipping of inert and energetic products in accordance with all federal regulations (ATF, CFR 49, IATA).

    + Supports outside Audits from external authorities such as the BATF, DCMA, Fire Marshall, Deloitte and Customers

    + Tracks team performance metrics, reports in Gemba presentations and performs 5 why analysis for out of family results.

    + Trains department personnel in safe Logistics practices.

    + Establishes a vision for the department and works with team to improve processes based on data, observation and internal customer feedback. Utilizes Continuous Improvement mindset to improve processes (EBOS tools).

    + Participates in Union discussions and negotiations as required.

    Requirements

    + College degree in relative field , and/or 5 years’ experience in Logistics and/or Inventory Management. Supervisory experience is a plus.

    + Must be able to meet ITAR, BATF requirements and pass all required background checks.

    + Aerospace and Defense company shipping experience a plus.

    + Experience using ERP systems to manage materials.

    + Inventory transaction, storage and cycle count experience required.

    + Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc).

    + Hazardous Material shipping and movement experience desired.

    + DOT CFR-49 certification at a minimum. IATA Certification a plus.

    + CDL with HazMat endorsement required 6 months after the award of position.

    + Government direct shipping experience desired. Knowledge of government Wide Area Workflow (WAWF’s) process, Government Bills of Lading (GBL) and management of shipping firms (incoming/outgoing) to support schedule needs.

    + Excels in a dynamic, changeable work environment. Energetic and positive. Ability to work independently. Processes an entrepreneurial spirit.

    + Must be able to assist with all the daily duties required of the Material Control team and fill in when team members are absent.

     

    Additional Skills

     

    + Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

    + Enthusiastic, positive, detail oriented and organized.

    + Ability to gain followership.

     

    Certificates and Licenses

     

    IATA, CFR49, IMO, a plus

    Working Conditions

    •Work is performed in a busy Shipping, Receiving and Warehousing area.

     

    Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

     

    Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.

     

    Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world.

     

    Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense.

     

    Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

     

    We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision.

     

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