Materials Manager

MHIRJ is the merging of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry. We’re looking for a Materials Manager to join our ranks!

Purpose of the role:

Manage the operations and staff of the WVAC Material Support Department to efficiently and cost effectively purchase, warehouse, and distribute inventory support.

Here are the daily responsibilities for a Materials Manager:

• Adhere to MHIRJ General Work Requirements
• Perform managerial responsibilities and recommend related actions including hire/separation, disciplinary actions, PMP, training and certifications, work assignments, scheduling vacation, monitoring attendance, review, approve, and verify employee hours worked and paid
• Manage inventory levels and material planning functions to achieve established customer service goals, maintenance program requirements, and fill rate objectives
• Manage warehouse operations to include material handling/stocking, tool control, shipping and receiving and inventory cycle count procedures
• Manage warehouse operations to comply with all federal and state regulations, including HAZMAT compliance and FAA regulations
• Manage warehouse operations to provide 24/7 support to maintenance hangar requirements
• Communicate company and department manager’s goals and objectives to employees as well as employee suggestions and concerns to management
• Monitor and control department capital and operating budgets
• Implement capital requests required for budgets (upon approval)
• Initiate material policy revisions and updates and purchasing revisions unique to material support operations
•  Prepare and present reports on material support operations for assigned area(s) to management on a scheduled basis
• May function as Material Business Process Advisor for Service Center Network and parts logistics organization
• Responsible for the operation of electronic computers and auxiliary equipment to assure cost efficient operation and effective utilization of personnel and equipment to meet operations and financial requirements as required by assigned site
• May liaise between information technology and other facility functions to determine overall process/systems approach
• May oversee security of all data processing related information and facilities as well as contingency plan for discontinuance of data processing service over an extended period of time
• May oversee all systems and programming activities including the development, establishment, and implementation of new or revisions to existing systems and programs concerned with data processing

Here is what is required to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 7-8 years of experience in inventory administration and management with progressive supervisory experience
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate the workload of assigned area and employees within a multiple project setting
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, employees, management, and contractors
• Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and internet-based applications.
• Working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations

If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply – we’d like to hear from you! 

Why join us?

Do you have a passion for aviation? Are you eager to make a meaningful impact on customers? Do you aspire to a fulfilling career as a Materials Manager? If yes, you’ve landed at the right place.  At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team.  We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success.  Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. Let’s soar together at MHIRJ!

We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.

• Competitive health, dental & vision insurance
• Paid vacation, floating holidays & sick time
• Wellness incentives up to $750
• Annual bonus 
• 401K plan with a company match of 7%
• Short and long term disability 
• Employee Mitsubishi auto discount

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.