The Supervisor of the Material Availability Team in QP is responsible for providing managerial oversight of the MAT Organization supporting all material activities associated with Submarine Construction for the Columbia and Virginia Class programs.  The MAT Supervisor will be responsible for leading teams of Program Representatives focused on Submarine Construction Support this includes, but not limited to installation schedules, cost and progress, work order attainment, inspection processes, design deliverables, material availability, and interface with our customers. This position will require immense communication with various Operation Managers, Design / Engineering Managers, Executives, Government representatives, Quality assurance, Planning, and the Program Office across various programs to resolve material issues affecting Ship’s Construction.

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 *This position is located in our Quonset Point, RI facility.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years in materials management, supply chain, planning, or supplier quality experience.
• Experience in understanding of all materials management related procedures and processes is required ( MDDs , SPs, SSPs, DIs)
• Will require in-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing and the vendor off load process for the manufacturing side of Quonset Point.
• Experience working directly with suppliers to trouble shoot and overcome material issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• 1 or more years related experience in planning, quality and supply chain management
• Military experience or Shipyard/Shipbuilding experience
• ARTEMIS, Construction/Design, MRPII or TEAMCENTER experience
• MDU experience and training
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

• Good organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Good PC computer skills are required
• Strong project management and prioritization skills
• Candidates must be a Team Player and highly motivated
• Willing and able to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Strong communications (Written and Oral) and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to function independently and work in a multi discipline TEAM environment
• Willingness to assist with issues using independent judgment, ingenuity, creativity and sound Decision-making
• Ability to analyze / interpret technical data and provide solutions to effectively schedule material in support of programs
• Experience reporting to all levels of upper management
• Broad supply chain material knowledge affecting submarine construction.
• Understanding of all supporting functional groups and their responsibilities to the program, and an understanding of EBC’s materials management process and controls affecting material scheduling, purchasing, receiving, warehousing and inspection process.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when it is required