Aviation EA Materials Manager — Supply Chain Lead

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 102.000 - 133.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Flight privileges

Descripción de la vacante

United Airlines is seeking a Manager – EA Material Management to lead the team responsible for material planning and oversight of Engineering Authorization projects within Tech Ops. You will shape the operating model, set priorities, and drive performance across the EA material lifecycle—from planning and sourcing to execution and project completion, coordinating with multiple cross-functional partners.

You will guide the team to improve planning tools, standardize processes, and provide

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years in supply chain, airline ops, manufacturing, aviation maintenance, engineering, PM or related technical field.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning, inventory, procurement, supplier performance, and aircraft maintenance/modification processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams, coach employees, manage workload, and set performance expectations.
• Strong project/program management skills across multiple high-priority initiatives.
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and align disparate viewpoints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; translate data into leadership recommendations.
• Excellent communication with senior leaders including risk, tradeoffs, mitigation, and resource needs.
• Willingness to travel 30-40% and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Completion of interview required; punctual attendance essential.

Responsabilidades

• Lead EA Material Management and establish operating model, priorities and performance expectations.
• Provide portfolio-level oversight of EA projects and airworthiness.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Procurement and related teams to ensure material readiness.
• Develop and deliver concise updates for senior leadership on material health, risks and milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, automation and processes.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture through leadership and coaching.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

VBA

SAP

Descripción del empleo

United Airlines is seeking a Manager – EA Material Management to lead the team responsible for material planning and oversight of Engineering Authorization projects within Tech Ops. You will shape the operating model, set priorities, and drive performance across the EA material lifecycle—from planning and sourcing to execution and project completion, coordinating with multiple cross-functional partners.

You will guide the team to improve planning tools, standardize processes, and provide