Logistics Supervisor

Eaton’s Aerospace division is currently seeking a Logistics Supervisor to join our team. The position is based at our Jackson, MS facility.

Position Overview:

The Jackson facility has approximately 500 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the shipping operations control function covering shipping planning and flow, unit inventory control, material handling, and systems information flow. Indirectly responsible for customer service management and order management processes.

In this function you will:

• Schedule production of work order releases and work in progress to meet stated goals for capacity utilization, on time delivery, and cost.
• Direct day-to-day activities in the shipping area.
• Improve book to ship process and increase robustness of internal and external customer communication process.
• Expedite delivery of critical or delayed material by determining fastest route.
• Lead and direct the material planning team to balance part needs as driven by MRP and shipping department capacity.
• Improve automated processes to minimize short lead time order placement.
• Improve velocity of material moving through the plants receiving, shipping departments.
• Lead, manage, and develop salaried and hourly employees.
• Be responsible for the following key measures: Daily clearances, work-in-process, order date accuracy, internal booked to ship TAT, customer on-time-delivery, material velocity through the plant, and employee engagement to name a few.
• Take a leading role with defining and executing continuous improvement projects, including visual controls, standard work, 6S/FOD and material flow, among others to create a lean culture.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three (3) years’ of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which 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'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Jackson, MS facility will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of Aerospace industry, complex machined materials management, lean manufacturing, MRP/ERP, and MFG Pro a plus.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization (customers, marketing, engineering, quality, and manufacturing) is key.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment with strong ability to take action and get results.
• Ability to quickly analyze, identify and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have measurable dollar impact each year. Change management skills a plus.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, coaching and consulting skills.

Position Criteria:

• Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence others’ decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven.
• Knowledge of product and manufacturing process.
• Process oriented and ability to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead change in a team environment
• Ability to build effective teams; creative thinker
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make effective decisions
• Ability to think strategically and influence others’ decision making
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn MRP/ERP systems and processes.
• Ability to quickly analyze, identify and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have measurable dollar impact each year.
• Customer oriented.
• Collaborative style and ability to work cross functionally.
• Detail oriented.

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

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What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems

Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time