Supply Chain Development Project Manager

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Prepaid legal

Auto insurance

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Supply Chain Development Project Manager in Los Angeles. You will lead supplier assessments, drive continuous improvement, and partner with suppliers to enhance delivery, quality, and efficiency.

This role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and cross-functional collaboration to support Gulfstream’s production schedules. Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 years of supply chain or operations experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or related field.
• Six (6) years of operational and/or supply chain experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading projects and driving measurable business results.
• Ability to analyze complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier assessments to evaluate production readiness, capacity, and performance.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive action plans through completion.
• Partner with suppliers to improve delivery, quality, lead times, and efficiency.
• Coach and mentor suppliers and team members in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics, capacity plans and project plans.
• Support supplier transition plans with minimal production impact.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Employment Type: Full-time

Supply Chain Development Project Manager

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world's finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary Gulfstream contact for major supplier(s) in the Los Angeles area.
• Lead supplier assessments to evaluate production readiness, capacity, and operational performance.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive action plans through completion.
• Partner with suppliers to improve delivery performance, quality, lead times, and overall efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Analyze supplier operations, production planning, materials management, capacity planning, and workflow processes.
• Support supplier transition plans while minimizing impact to Gulfstream production schedules.
• Facilitate daily operational meetings, recovery plans, and milestone reviews with suppliers and internal teams.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and Gulfstream stakeholders to ensure clear communication and issue resolution.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics, capacity plans, training plans, and project plans.
• Identify root causes of operational challenges and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Coach and mentor suppliers and team members in problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support the most critical supplier and supply chain challenges across the business.

The annual base compensation range for this role is $106,817 - $124,620

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six (6) years of operational and/or supply chain experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading projects and driving measurable business results.
• Ability to analyze complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business applications.
• Ability to travel extensively, including more than 75% travel as business needs require.
• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing environments and manufacturing processes.
• Preferred: Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Preferred: Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related operational experience.

Why Gulfstream

• Make a direct impact on supplier performance and production success.
• Lead meaningful projects with visibility across the organization.
• Work closely with suppliers to solve real-world operational challenges.
• Collaborate with talented teams focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Grow your leadership, project management, and supply chain expertise.
• Build a rewarding career supporting the world's finest aviation products.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Business Management, Operations required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 6 years combined Operational and/or Supply Chain experience to include proficiency with LEAN/Six Sigma tools and concepts. Other Lean/Six Sigma certification in area of discipline preferred. Position Purpose: Assist in the development of standardized tools and with a teamwork approach, evaluate suppliers' business systems and mfg processes and work closely with suppliers through collaborative relationships to improve response time from supply base, reduced risk of multi-tier supply chain disruption, reduce risk of shortages, reduce lead-times, improve quality, increase delivery performance. Provide Operational, Supply Chain, and Logistical support to the Supply Chain and sub-tier suppliers to improve suppliers' operational issues. Lead focused supplier teams through continuous improvement activities. Assigned to most critical supply chain issues. Act as a mentor to Supply Chain Improvement Specialists III.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

• Lead elements of assessments to determine suppliers ability to meet production rates. Identify and drive closer of improvement opportunities .
• Utilize standardized assessment tools, identify opportunities of improvement in the operational areas of maintenance management, production control, materials planning, system analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, production planning, productivity, capacity planning and analysis, managing suppliers, machining and assembly, internal quality control, and other lean manufacturing principles .
• Provide oversight and guidance to suppliers and drive actions that address opportunities and validate that the action is implemented and shows marked measured improvement .
• Through continuous improvement measure the supply chain by gathering standardized leading indicator metrics that facilitate the ability to proactively address negative trends that may adversely affect delivery performance .
• Lead suppliers through transition planning and execution with minimal impact to the companys production line.
• Provide on-site support to the Supply Chain, Operations and Logistics .
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal functional areas to ensure information, documentation and product flow meet objectives.
• Work with the suppliers to identify Operational, Supply Chain and Quality constraints while providing value added process improvements to reduce supplier cycle times to meet program deadlines .
• Coordinate, chair and lead daily operational meetings and conference calls with suppliers to provide critical milestone plans, recovery actions and information to purchasing when required.
• Assist the suppliers in the development of performance metrics, capacity plans, employee training matrices, milestone plans and project plans.
• Develop, coach and mentor problem solving skills. Create problem solvers within the organization .
• Participate and lead joint continuous improvement events .
• Establish methods that identify and/or track root causes and provide corrective action .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Computer literate, MS Office, various software apps.
• Project management skills with working knowledge of the principles of analytical problem solving techniques.
• Mfg and Industrial eng experience preferred.

A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236786

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: Up to 75%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/30/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Logistics, Lean Six Sigma, Project Manager, Operations, Management, Technology