Materials Yard Lead

Ascent Aerospace, LLC; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401k Match

Job summary

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee planning, procurement, storage and distribution of materials and tooling for aerospace production. You will coordinate large, heavy loads and work closely with Production, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Shipping and Purchasing to ensure materials are available when needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 5+ years in materials control, and an ITAR US Person clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in materials control or related field.
• Export Control compliance requires a “US Person” as defined by ITAR.
• Willingness to work with heavy/oversized loads and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the materials yard including receiving, staging, storage and distribution.
• Coordinate movement of large aerospace tooling, fixtures, molds and raw materials.
• Maintain accurate records of locations, quantities and movements.
• Ensure materials available for production and coordinate with multiple departments.
• Adhere to safety, 6S and environmental requirements; operate material-handling equipment as needed.

Skills

Material control

Inventory management

OSHA safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Summary of Position

The Materials Manager will oversee the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements.

Essential Functions

• Manage daily operations of the aerospace tooling materials yard, including receiving, staging, storage, movement, and distribution of materials and tooling.
• Coordinate the movement of large, heavy, and oversized aerospace tooling, fixtures, molds, jigs, dies, structures, and raw materials.
• Maintain an organized and clearly identified yard using established inventory, storage, and material-control procedures.
• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities, identification, condition, and accompanying documentation.
• Stage materials and tooling for production, fabrication, maintenance, inspection, and shipping activities and coordinate loading and unloading of trucks and transportation equipment
• Maintain accurate records of material locations, tooling status, quantities, and movement.
• Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Shipping/Receiving, and Purchasing to ensure materials are available when required.
• Perform safe operation of forklifts, cranes, hoists, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment as authorized.
• Ensure proper storage and protection of aerospace tooling and materials against weather, corrosion, contamination, damage, or loss.
• Identify damaged, obsolete, excess, or questionable materials and coordinate appropriate disposition.
• Maintain proper segregation and identification of materials, including production material, tooling, scrap, quarantine, and customer-owned property.
• Perform regular inventory counts and location audits and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain housekeeping and 6S standards throughout the yard and associated storage areas.
• Follow safe traffic patterns, pedestrian controls, lifting practices, and material-handling procedures as well as OSHA, company sefety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, storage areas, racks, containers, and tooling.
• Report safety hazards, damaged equipment, inventory discrepancies, and material issues to appropriate management.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives involving material flow, inventory accuracy, storage efficiency, safety, and cost reduction.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect customer-owned aerospace tooling and materials.
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management

Required Skills, Education & Experience

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED
• 5 years of experience in materials control field required
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work varied shifts, overtime and weekends when necessary
• Has confidence in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities
• Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location
• Forklift certification and experience with heavy/oversized loads.
• Crane or overhead lifting experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace material traceability and customer-owned property requirements.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and industrial safety practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

Travel

• As necessary

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Ascent Aerospace does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to Ascent Aerospace will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.