Material Program Manager

Material Program Manager

Location: Billerica, MA, 01821

Position Overview

The primary purpose of the Material Program Manager role is to coordinate and monitor the flow of materials, purchase orders, and internal production orders to ensure manufacturing and program schedules are met. This individual will work closely with purchasing, production, supply chain, quality, and outside service providers (OSP’s) to identify and resolve delays that impact the program schedule. This role is dedicated to a specific Program and/or related Program family.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor production schedules and internal work order status.

• Track materials and parts needed for production.

• Follow up with suppliers and outside service providers on late or incomplete deliveries.

• Identify potential shortages or production delays before they impact program schedule.

• Maintain an active line of balance outlining WIP (work in process) across critical steps of the program workflow.

• Expedite critical materials and purchase orders.

• Communicate changes in priorities and delivery dates to program management and appropriate teams.

• Maintain accurate records of work order status, inventory, and expected deliveries.

• Ensure materials are available when required.

• Investigate discrepancies, shortages, and delayed shipments.

• Report status to operations, leadership, and program management.

• Help prioritize work orders based on production requirements.

• Use ERP/MRP systems (JobBoss preferred) to track orders and inventory.

Basic Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, purchasing, inventory, logistics, or a related field

• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production processes

• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and use an ERP/MRP system

• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to the nature of the work, compliance with federal contracts, and exposure to ITAR/EAR-regulated technical data.

Work Environment

The job operates in a manufacturing atmosphere. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those any employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Vibration, or works near moving mechanical parts and high, precarious and congested places

• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock

• Work on or near moving mechanical parts

• Exposed to prolonged risk of loud to moderate noise throughout the day. Hearing protection is recommended in all areas of the shop and is provided by the Company.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk; sit; stand; bend; lift; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects; and move continually during working hours

• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting

• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus

• Able to work flexible hours – including over-time, and weekends to meet customer demands

Personal Protective Equipment required to perform the essential functions of this job

• ANSI rated metatarsal shoes

• Safety glasses

Disclaimers

The job description is:

• Intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and behaviors of employees in this job.

• Not an employment agreement or contract. American Flowform and Machining has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

• Intended to describe the essential functions of the position that a qualified individual must be able to perform, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applied Aerospace and Defense will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.