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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

 

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Position Summary

 

The Commodity Planning Manager will report directly to the Director Planning and will provide leadership and accountability for overall strategic and tactical activities of the end to end demand entry to delivery process relative to material planning for the internal commodity support factories.  The preferred candidate will be an individual with bias for action, strategic thinking, data analysis, problem solving, exceptional customer focus, communications, and a sound foundation in Material Planning and Production Control practices. 

 

 Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of material planning primarily in an MRP environment for internal supply and own all associated attributes to effectively plan material and execute on-time within capacity constraints.
• Own material planning and demand relief processes from the Master Demand Schedule thru Demand Relief for end items associated with the commodity factories (Machine Shop, Sheet Metal, Composites, Bonding, Electrical, etc Factories.
• Work alongside factory managers and peer Material Planning Manager teams to ensure alignment of external supply and available capacity to support the Commodity product end items support the Product Factories schedule to meet the MDS delivery schedule.
• Own the execution of the commodity factories deliverables to strive to meet a 100% on time delivery to the internal and external customers.
• Drive accountability within the commodity planning team & lead internal customer communications representing their scope.
• Have a firm understand of bills of material, lead time management, pegging, utilization, efficiency, rated capacity, demonstrated capacity, bottleneck mitigations, critical resource identification and management, economic order quantities, dependent vs. independent demand, capacity requirements planning, ERP / MRP II systems, supplier relationships, and VMI.
• Understand basic lean six sigma principles and how to best use them to effectively drive continuous improvement efforts and focused culture on improvement. Key focuses will include driving down lead times, consistency and dependability of lead times, reduced requisition compression, reduced variation in execution and forecasts (especially financial), cost reduction, implementation of standard work, and backlog reduction.
• Effectively manage planning exception messages and institute standard work across planning to ensure thorough research is concluded before acting upon the message.
• Work closely with ISC Program Managers to understand VOC and establish needed value-stream improvement for business performance improvement.
• Create a work culture and environment for Planners to focus on doing whatever it takes to compliantly execute material requirements to achieve on-time product delivery. Strive to achieve a culture of ownership, accountability and pride and through networking and relationship development to embrace the IPT culture focused on one-team and collaboration.
• Understand the needed differences in processes and potentially material planning to support three unique businesses; ES, UAS, and ATAP to drive standardization for efficiency purposes while enabling tailoring to optimize business processes.
• Understand that natural processes during execution as well as errors may induce planning exception messages that when acted upon may be erroneous. As such, engage closely in data analysis and monitoring supply execution to ensure variation in the process does not create unnecessary supply and when noted aggressively work to emplace preventative methods to preclude future disruption.
• Develop and execute strategies to ensure procedural and execution compliance to the FAR and DFARS and subsequent Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) approval resulting from Materials Management and Accounting System (MMAS) reviews.
• Embrace safety and ethical standards as well as talent development to ensure a culture of employee care, nurturing, development and growth.

Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
The Global Mobility Representative position is responsible for ensuring that field service personnel have completed all Textron Systems, Customer and United States and foreign government requirements for CONUS and OCONUS
deployment. Some of these requirements include but are not limited to CACs, AKO/JKOs, LOAs, visas, security clearances, medical requirements, required online training, IATP, APACs submissions, and AES Import/Export submissions. This position is responsible for SPOT reporting, and government and customer tracking and reporting and is also responsible for operating in multiple government databases including but not limited to SPOT, AES, NSERC, Foreign Clearance Guide, and our internal Field Service Support Database and Application Xtender Medical Records Database. This position serves as the liaison between Textron Systems and multiple external customers, program offices, medical facilities and the National Deployment Center to ensure deployment and mission readiness according to contractual requirements for all programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze, create and execute all Textron Systems, Customer, U.S. Government and foreign government requirements for foreign and domestic deployment of all field service personnel. Requirements include but are not limited to CACs, AKO/JKOs, LOAs, VISAs, work permits, security clearances, medical requirements, required online training, IATP, APACs submissions, and AES Import/Export submissions

• Synchronized Pre-Deployment and Operational Tracking entry and reporting, Government and Customer tracking and reporting of personnel, internal personnel location reporting, visa tracking and reporting. Provides status updates to Programs and Sr. Leadership.


• Advise business on deployment requirements by type of contract and country to ensure proper execution on programs.

• Develops, conducts and coordinates employee on-boarding ensuring each employee is properly trained in company requirements, expectations, US Government and Foreign government regulations, and expense and travel policies. Advises employees as needed on matters relating to deployment.


• Operate in multiple government databases including but not limited to SPOT, AES, NSERC, Foreign Clearance Guide, and our internal Field Service Support Database and Application Xtender Medical Records database.

• Participates in continuous improvement projects as required to enhance process, policies and procedures.


• Ensures compliance with all requirements and regulations, including company policy, and US and foreign government requirements.

• Liaison between Textron Systems and multiple external customers - foreign governments, embassies, program offices, medical facilities, visa vendors, law firms, Textron companies, and the National Deployment Center to ensure deployment and mission readiness according to contractual requirements for all programs.

• This position researches deployment requirements including but not limited to visa and medical for all countries on all contracts requiring field personnel. This position assists in negotiating lower costs for medical and visa fees and provides estimates to business.

Lycoming Engines seeks a Supervisor to lead a dynamic team of experimental associates, including mechanics, electronics technicians, and data acquisition specialist to support development and testing of engine products and systems.  This person will be a charismatic leader and change agent capable of driving relentless improvement, motivating team members and leading them to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost goals. 

 

Responsibilities Include:

 

• Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, developing, directing, counseling and disciplining employees in a fair and consistent manner
• Lead and direct a small group of employees in a wide variety of tasks
• Develop and improve operations towards best in class standards including but not limited to talent, processes and facilities
• Responsible for selection, development, installation, operation and on-going maintenance of test equipment and systems
• Assists in developing department Lean competencies including Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Visual Controls, Materials / Tools at Point-of-Use, , Kanban, Cell Layout and Waste Reduction.
• Supervise bargained personnel to insure efficient manpower utilization and assist with planning
• Proactively participate in cross-functional efforts and teams to support Lycoming initiatives
• Responsible for the training and development of all bargaining unit personnel
• Administer the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and collaborate with union leaders in the resolution of shop issues
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies

Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Integrated Supply Chain business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About this Role
The Sourcing Manager is responsible for establishing and executing the supply chain strategy to successfully support new development or existing production programs. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for representing procurement to the program and engineering teams and must work collaboratively across all functions. This role will also be responsible for supplier evaluation and selection, negotiation and establishing long term contracts and management of complex supplier programs, in coordination with other supply chain teams.

This position will report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing and be based in Hunt Valley, Maryland or Slidell, Louisiana with up to 50% travel required.

Key responsibilities:
• Lead several complex supply chain sourcing projects concurrently across multiple programs
• Evaluate, analyze and assess trends and advancements in commodities, technologies and sources of supply
• Create solutions to sourcing challenges based on trends and advancements using ingenuity and innovation
• Establish strategies to develop and improve the supply base as partners in support of quality, cost, delivery and service level objectives
• Manage all elements of the sourcing process including obtaining and influencing program's requirements; analysis of commodities and sources, issuance of various solicitations (Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal and Requests for Quote); supplier selection, negotiation and contract formation
• Lead negotiations of high-dollar complex contract vehicles with suppliers supporting government or commercial programs
• Manage multiple, complex supplier contracts to ensure performance and execution to contract and program requirements
• Collaborate with procurement, programs, engineering and operations to meet the needs of the business in a fast paced and dynamic environment