Director of Material Operations - Singer Vehicle Design

About Singer 
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations. 
 

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Director of Material Operations


 

Position Summary

Under direct leadership the Director of Material Operations manages the shipping and receiving, material handling, inventory management, and production scheduling teams to ensure the cost-effective and efficient ordering, processing, and kitting of materials in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.” This role works closely with leadership to create and maintain successful partnerships and processes.  

This is an onsite role at our at our facilities in Torrance and Carson, California.

Essential Functions

• Directs operations and teams for inventory management, material handling, and shipping and receiving at HQ and the Materials Velocity Center (MVC) 
• Accountable for inventory controls, perpetual inventory reporting, on-time delivery of material from inventory to production, and packaging solutions to prevent damage to parts 
• Responsible for inventory planning and kitting process to deliver materials line-side to production cells 
• Ensures inventory accuracy and cycle counts are meeting finance requirements 
• Ensures Shipping & Receiving processes are in place and support Procure-to-Pay process 
• Leads the Material Operations process by ensuring clear performance metrics are in place to measure team performance, i.e. stock in plant, goods in throughput, pick performance etc. 
• Creates and manages a process which has the Material Operations team escalating operational and production risk well in advance and acting as the function which drives key stakeholders within the organization to resolve such risks with minimal or zero impact to production 
• Leads 5S initiatives within the team to ensure the facility is maintained and represents the Singer brand, and operating within the health and safety policy 
• Reviews performance on a frequent basis, identifying, proposing, and implementing clear recommendations for improvements in operational efficiency and effectiveness 
• Manages the overall vision and plan for Material Operations support for future Singer programs considering warehousing and linefeed in line with the Supply Chain, Freight and packaging strategy 
• Implements processes for and manages the mailroom for Singer HQ 
• Responsible for Receiving Inspections and ensuring parts meet specifications 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Qualifications
Required Education/Experience:

• Ten (10) plus years of related experience in Leadership within Supply Chain 
• Proven ability to manage inventory teams 
• Proven ability to implement systems and tools for material operations 

Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications: 

• Proficient in SQL and Fishbowl 
• Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing 
• Prior experience in rapid growth environment 

Skills/Abilities and Attributes

• Proficient in MS Office,  ERP and WMS systems, being able to influence how the systems work and positively affect the business 
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently 
• Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines 
• Hold a passion for coaching and motivating people 
• Have a proactive approach to leadership and influencing those around them 
• Have a flexible approach to working hours and practice  
• Can maintain the very highest levels of attention to detail even when under pressure  
• Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and meet deadlines 
• Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others 
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic 

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone 
• Must be able to work an early schedule and overtime as needed 
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the production environment 
• Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move with up to 25 lbs. of force 
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at a computer keyboard for extended periods 
• Must maintain a valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record and appropriate insurance limits and/or be insurable under the Singer’s company vehicle insurance policy 

Compensation
The starting pay range for this position is between $177,840 to $222,300 per year. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

 

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Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.