Supply Chain Development Project Manager

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah seeks a Supply Chain Development Project Manager to lead supplier improvement initiatives, assess production capabilities, and drive lean manufacturing across multi-tier supply bases. This role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to optimize performance.

This position requires up to 75% travel and hands-on use of Lean/Six Sigma tools to reduce lead times, mitigate risk, and enhance delivery performance for critical programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Operations, or equivalent.
• 6 years combined Operational and/or Supply Chain experience.
• LEAN/Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments to determine suppliers' ability to meet production rates and drive improvement opportunities.
• Utilize standardized assessment tools to identify opportunities in maintenance, production planning, quality, and lean manufacturing.
• Provide oversight and guidance to suppliers and drive actions that show measurable improvement.
• Use continuous improvement metrics to monitor and proactively address negative trends in delivery performance.
• Lead supplier transition planning and ensure minimal impact to production lines.
• Provide on-site support to the Supply Chain, Operations and Logistics and act as a liaison with internal stakeholders.
• Identify constraints and provide value-added process improvements to reduce lead times and improve delivery.
• Coordinate and lead daily meetings with suppliers to communicate milestones and recovery actions.
• Develop performance metrics, capacity plans, and milestone plans with suppliers.
• Coach and mentor problem-solving skills and lead joint continuous improvement events.
• Establish methods to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Supplier management

MS Office

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Operations

Job description

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Supply Chain Development Project Manager

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Supply Chain Development Project Managerin N/A

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.

This position will be a primary liaison for our suppliers and why expected travel could be over 75%+. Work will primarily focus with a major supplier in the Phoenix area.

Preferred: Experience with manufacturing or manufacturing processes

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.

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: 233788

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: Up to 75%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/31/2026

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: Savannah
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics, Project Manager, Six Sigma, Operations, Technology, Management