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Kaney Aerospace LLC

Materials Manager

Rockford, IL

$90K - $110K/yr

Standardize planning processes across Kaney locations. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * On-Time ... Experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, or manufacturing. * Strong ERP/MRP ...

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Mechanical Engineer

Rockford, IL ยท On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

Kaney is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on design and analysis of electromechanical ... Experience with aerospace electromechanical actuator design and analysis * Experience with Ball ...

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Quality Engineer

Rockford, IL ยท On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

For assigned programs, customers, or products, is responsible as primary quality contact with Kaney, Inc. customer's quality organizations. * With limited or general supervision, is responsible to ...

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Test Engineer

Rockford, IL ยท On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

The candidate will be responsible for creating new test equipment as well as troubleshooting, upgrading, and maintaining existing systems in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. Major ...

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Expeditor

Rockford, IL ยท On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Aerospace or highly regulated industry experience preferred. * Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. * Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Quality Engineer

Freeland, MI

$61K - $79K/yr

Description The Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the dimensional accuracy, performance, and reliability of aerospace-grade ball screws and associated precision-machined components.

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Account Manager

Stow, OH

Description The Account Managers' objective is to achieve specific tactical and strategic quotas over a specified product family assigned to Aerospace and Defense Customers. The Account Manager will ...

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Fabrication Technician

Stow, OH ยท On-site

This position requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to safely operate fabrication and welding equipment to produce high-quality products for the aerospace and industrial ...

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Quality Director

Stow, OH

Description Coordinate all quality systems throughout the company to ensure that our products conform to company and customer quality standards and meet or exceed our customers' expectations.

Kaney Aerospace LLC

CNC Machinist B

Rockford, IL ยท On-site

$20.50 - $28/hr

Description Job Summary: The CNC Machinist responsibilities include the setup and operation of CNC equipment in order to produce quality products that meet all applicable requirements. With help from ...

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Machinist A

Rockford, IL ยท On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Description The Machinist A, second shift, responsibilities include the setup and operation of one or more of the following manual machine types: lathes, mills, grinders, drills, hones, hobs, shapers ...

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Machinist B - 2nd Shift

Rockford, IL ยท On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Description The Machinist B responsibilities include the setup and operation of one or more of the following machines; manual chucker, drills, hones, hobs, OD Grinders and other machines/equipment as ...

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Material Handler/Expeditor

Stow, OH ยท On-site

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

Description Falls Filtration Technologies is seeking a dependable and motivated Material Handler / Expeditor to support our manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for ensuring ...

Materials Manager

Kaney Aerospace LLC

Rockford, IL

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Materials Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day planning, procurement, inventory control, and material flow required to support our precision aerospace manufacturing operations. This role will ensure material availability while optimizing inventory, improving supplier performance, and supporting on-time delivery to our customers. The Materials Lead will work cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to execute Kaney's Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process while driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.


Major Responsibilities:

Materials Planningย 

  • Develop and execute production material plans aligned with customer demand and master production schedules.
  • Manage MRP recommendations and ensure timely release of purchase orders and manufacturing orders.
  • Analyze excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and develop reduction plans.
  • Establish inventory policies including safety stock and reorder points.


Purchasing and Supplier Managementย 

  • Manage procurement of raw material, machined components, outside processing, hardware, and indirect materials.
  • Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements.
  • Develop strategic supplier relationships focused on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.


Production Supportย 

  • Coordinate daily material availability with production scheduling.
  • Lead shortage meetings and establish recovery plans.
  • Support engineering changes and material transitions.
  • Ensure material transactions are completed accurately within the ERP system.


Continuous Improvement

  • Lead Productivity Projects focused on supplier performance improvement and Purchase Price Variance (PPV) savings.
  • Improve inventory turns and cash utilization.
  • Reduce supplier lead times.
  • Improve supplier on-time delivery.
  • Standardize planning processes across Kaney locations.


ย Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)ย 

  • ย On-Time Delivery (OTD)
  • ย Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
  • ย Inventory Turns
  • ย Inventory Accuracy
  • ย Supplier On-Time Delivery
  • Supplier Quality Performance
  • Material Shortage Reduction
  • ย MRP Action Completion
  • Working capital reductionย 



Requirements

Minimum ย ย Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in materials management, supply chain, purchasing, or production planning.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, or manufacturing.
  • Strong ERP/MRP experience (Epicor, Infor, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
  • Strong analytical and Excel skills.

Preferred ย ย Qualifications:

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or precision manufacturing.
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.ย 
  • Experience supporting AS9100 manufacturing environments.
  • Government contracting or defense industry experience.

Minimum Competencies:

  • Aerospace or highly regulated industry experience preferred.ย 
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.ย 
  • Ability to manage supplier relationships and cross-functional projects effectively.ย 
  • Knowledge of inventory planning, supplier performance metrics, and strategic sourcing principles.ย 
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Kaney Leadership Competencies:

  • Bias for Action
  • Ownership mentality
  • Productivity focused mindsetย 
  • Strong business acumen
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Ability to influence across departmentsย 

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