Senior Manager, Production Planning & Logistics – Development Programs (R5252)

The role

Lead materials planning, production control, inventory, warehousing and logistics for autonomous aircraft development programs. Set up the people, processes and systems for a new greenfield manufacturing facility and the move to rate production.

What you will do

• Own materials planning, production control, inventory, warehousing and logistics strategy
• Build and maintain accurate build plans aligned with program milestones, with Engineering, Program Management and Procurement
• Define and monitor KPIs for schedule attainment, material availability, inventory health and planning accuracy
• Identify long-lead material risks and put mitigation plans in place
• Drive engineering change management and ECO implementation
• Lead planning and logistics readiness for a new manufacturing facility
• Design warehouse, stockroom and material flow processes from receiving to point of use
• Set inventory control procedures, storage standards and transaction discipline
• Establish standard work and training programs
• Present material status, risks and required decisions to executive program and operations reviews

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory management or supply chain operations
• Experience supporting complex hardware development programs in aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics or advanced manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience implementing or scaling material planning and inventory management processes
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain planning methods
• Experience managing material readiness for new product introduction and engineering development programs
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing facility launches or major facility expansions
• Aerospace, defense, unmanned systems or advanced technology manufacturing experience
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Costpoint or similar ERP platforms
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, DFARS and government contracting requirements
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or operational excellence experience
• Experience supporting production ramp and transition from development to rate manufacturing

Benefits

• Full-time regular employees: bonus, benefits and equity, in addition to pay within the listed range
• Temporary employees: temporary benefits package, applicable after 60 days of employment

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
• All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.