Supply Chain Development Project Manager

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Supply Chain Development Project Manager to lead supplier improvements and align production plans with delivery targets. The role involves heavy collaboration with a major Phoenix-area supplier, advancing Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and ensuring efficient performance across the supply chain.

Travel up to 75% is expected as part of supplier engagements.

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 methodologies.
• Experience leading projects and driving measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Gulfstream contact for major supplier(s) in the Phoenix 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.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management

Supplier management

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/related

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Supply Chain Development Project Manager

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Remote in Phoenix, AZ

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.

Are you passionate about improving manufacturing performance and building strong supplier partnerships? As a Supply Chain Development Project Manager, you will serve as a key liaison between Gulfstream and one of our major suppliers in the Phoenix area. You will lead supply chain improvement efforts, solve complex operational challenges, and help ensure suppliers can meet production demands while delivering quality products on time. This is a highly visible role with significant impact across the business and expected regional travel of up to 75%.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary Gulfstream contact for major supplier(s) in the Phoenix 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.

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

• 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: 235848

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: Up to 75%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/01/2026

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, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

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