Director of Strategic Supply Chain, AD&S

Ladders; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and retirement planning support

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Director of Strategic Supply Chain, AD&S to lead a Supplier Industrialization Engineering team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will oversee end-to-end supplier readiness for production and establish aerospace supplier quality standards.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing supply chain, 5+ years in leadership, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance. This is a high-impact leadership position with cross-functional collaboration and cost-savings initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years in a complex manufacturing environment focusing on supply chain or production.
• 5+ years in a leadership position.
• Strong communication skills across all levels.
• Eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Supplier Industrialization Engineering team.
• Manage end-to-end supplier industrialization process for production readiness.
• Establish and maintain aerospace and defense supplier quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to align supplier activities with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for strategic supplier agreements to drive cost savings.
• Define KPIs and monitor supplier performance to ensure supply chain health.
• Develop supply chain strategies that support business growth and continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier quality

Strategic thinking

Communication

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Strategic Supply Chain, AD&S to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

Location: Costa Mesa, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $220,000 – $292,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Supplier Industrialization Engineering team
• Manage the end-to-end supplier industrialization process, ensuring readiness for production
• Establish and maintain aerospace and defense supplier quality standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to align supplier activities with business objectives
• Identify opportunities for strategic supplier agreements that drive cost savings and strengthen the supply chain
• Define KPIs and monitor supplier performance to ensure supply chain health
• Develop supply chain strategies that support business growth and continuity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment focusing on supply chain or production-related roles
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership position
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
• Eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
• Support for health, recovery, and future planning
• Benefits information will be provided during the hiring process

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.