Materials Manager

Who YOU are and what You can become:
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics, leadership, and keeping complex operations running like clockwork? As our Materials Manager, you’ll take the helm of our material operations—from inventory control and shipping to warehouse oversight and long-range planning. You’ll lead a dedicated team, shape critical policies, and ensure the seamless flow of materials that power our aviation projects. If you’re ready to take ownership, drive improvement, and play a pivotal role in supporting world-class aircraft maintenance—this is your opportunity to lead from the ground up.

Who WE are and where WE are going:  

ST Engineering Aerospace is located at Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

What YOU will do: 

The Materials Manager shall be responsible to the Director Materials for all Material Department functions.

The Materials Manager shall manage the Company or Customer Material Operations, including project status reporting and material control, management of Stores Operations (VT MAE owned inventory, shipping and receiving and the Satellite Warehouse.

The Materials Manager shall organize, develop, train, and provide leadership, direction and planning to the department staff for the accomplishment of the above functions in all related material department programs.

In This Role YOU will:

1. Research, develop, plan and implement intermediate and long range material projects and goals for the most effective utilization of departmental resources for the accomplishment of material management functions.
2. Develop, analyze, recommend and implement policies and procedures for both organization and system improvement.
3. Direct the development and maintenance of proper inventory levels.
4. Evaluate departmental operations recommending improvements in quality, productivity and employee relations. Implement programs and/or procedures that strive for excellence in quality as maintained by VT MAE’s Quality Assurance program. Resolve departmental problems by identify the problem, researching alternatives, analyzing the costs and benefits, implementing the best alternative and evaluating the end results.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:  Good working knowledge or the ability to acquire skills in the following:

Knowledge of commercial aircraft material and hazardous materials related to shipping and storage; basic insight on the background of customs, both import and export; material planning skills related to Customer Program requirements and internal inventory planning; CASE and FAA material control guidelines related to commercial aviation; Aircraft material related documentation and tagging requirements; good communications and supervisory skills.

SUPERVISION: The incumbent normally performs the duty assignment at his or her discretion and is limited only by policies set by administrative or legislative authority.  Total end results determine the effectiveness of job performance.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS: A strong level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship among employees, various departments, management and the public.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: Essential responsibilities are performed in a climate controlled office but not limited to the office.  Must be able to cope with stress and mental exhaustion due to the pressures of accomplishing set goals, meeting short deadlines, maintaining numerous projects simultaneously, employee confrontations and long work hours.

What YOU Need:

• 4 years BS or equivalent in training, education and/or experience.
• 5 years Total Inventory & Purchasing, 2 - 3 years supervisory.

YOU get more than Just compensation with US:  

As part of the ST Engineering family, you will be treated like family. We offer a great range of benefits that our employees value and help make ST Engineering the best place to learn and work. Our benefits reflect our commitment to attract, engage and retain the most talented people and offer a diverse selection of benefits to suit you and your family. 

Some of the benefits we offer are listed below:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k 
• PTO
• Company provided uniforms
• 6 Nationally recognized holidays
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company sponsored events throughout the year
   

Background and Drug Screening Requirements- As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment.  All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.   

Equal Opportunity- It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.  So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made. ST Engineering North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.