Director of Supply Chain at Volt in Santa Maria, California

Job Description:

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Volt is hiring a Director or Supply Chain for an immediate direct hire opportunity.

As a Supply Chain Director you will:

• Implement, execute and maintain world class supply chain strategies for purchasing, planning, master scheduling, sales and operations planning (S&OP), ERP/MRP systems.
• Implement and execute procurement strategies that reduce costs for existing programs and enhance new program development.
• Develop business processes which will improve overall supply chain performance while satisfying current demands and minimizing total supply chain costs.
• Work with operations and operations excellence to establish pull systems both internally between operations and facilities and externally with suppliers and customers.
• Implement and execute supply chain strategies that bring opportunities to reduce lead times and work toward one-piece flow.
• Communication of needs and objectives to the supply chain team along with training, developing, mentoring and assisting team members is essential.
• Analyze and develop supply chain strategies and will be required to drive the successful execution of these strategies within the manufacturing site.
• Manages the supply chain function within the site considering manufacturing capacity and schedules.
• Establishes and maintains premier customer service.
• Leads all supply chain activities within the site. This will include: purchasing, planning, scheduling, S&OP, logistical functions and others.
• Responsible for continuous improvements within the supply chain and training within the site. May also extend to suppliers and customers.
• Provides leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development. Drives a culture of accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.
• Take action to identify and coordinate with corporate and division supply chain cost reduction initiatives that are focused on creating greater efficiencies, economies of scale or better quality resources for new or existing programs. •
• Execute working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and all the applicable tools used for supply chain.
• Flow down relevant program data/communication to the supply chain team.
• Ensure site has an effective supply chain system in place. Understand the concerns that may arise around the supply chain process and tools, and lead to resolution and improvement, as needed.
• Adhere to established communication protocol, including the promotion of regular conference calls, WebEx and meetings to communicate and/or evaluate current performance and improvement plans. Some travelling may also be required from time to time..

This position is DIRECT HIRE / PERM.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 8 years of progressive supply chain management experience, with a minimum of 5 years in management or leadership roles leading teams.
• Completed Bachelors degree
• Familiar with AS9100 Quality System
• Experience with MRP / ERP system
• Experience with lead principles and six sigma analysis
• MS Office proficient

Pay Rate: $130-160K


** Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.


Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that may include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr_dept@volt.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b


Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Apply Now