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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Operations & Supply Chain professional to drive manufacturing performance, ensure operational excellence, and support cross-functional execution. This role plays a critical part in maintaining safety, quality, and delivery commitments while proactively addressing risks and optimizing production strategies.
What You’ll Do
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and compliance as top priorities
- Partner with Program Managers to deliver clear, effective communication on manufacturing plans and operational performance
- Drive rapid resolution of issues, including quality, supply chain, and operational challenges
- Collaborate with site operations to develop inventory strategies and production schedules aligned with demand, lead times, and capacity constraints
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks to operational performance
- Support and facilitate closure of Supplier Requests for Information (SRI) and First Article Inspections (FAI)
- Lead material availability efforts, including Last Time Buy (LTB) and substitution strategies
- Provide key inputs into the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process
- Partner with Product Line Teams to assess rate readiness, identify gaps, and execute action plans
- Ensure alignment of labor, equipment, and tooling capacity with both short- and long-term production demand
Basic Qualifications (Must Have)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
OR
Advanced degree with minimum 5 years of relevant experience - Experience in Quality, Operations, or Supply Chain Management, including new product introduction (NPI)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SIOP / SI&OP processes
- Strong customer relationship management and problem resolution skills
- Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
Work Environment
- This position is fully onsite
Additional Information
HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
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