management
Posted Jun 12Director of Supply Chain
at Saronic
Franklin, United StatesRemote
Responsibilities
- - Drive achievement of on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and production schedule adherence targets for the Marauder line.
- - Lead resolution of material shortages, supplier delays, and line-down risks with urgency and clear cross-functional escalation.
- - Support Supplier Business Reviews for critical Franklin suppliers and drive improvement in supplier cost, delivery, quality, and contractual performance.
- Scalable, Transparent Operations - Build repeatable, standardized operating models and SOPs for the Franklin supply chain that scale with Marauder volume and align with the broader network. - Establish site-level supply chain visibility, KPIs, and reporting that enable proactive, fact-based decision-making and executive readiness reviews. - Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and data integrity across ERP (NetSuite), MES (Armada), PLM (Arena), and SQMS.
Requirements
- The Director leads the Franklin supply chain team through the site Supply Chain Manager, drives cost and cash-flow performance through disciplined supplier management, and builds the scalable, transparent operating model required to support the Marauder production ramp in a defense manufacturing environment.
- QUALIFICATIONS Required - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field. - 10+ years of progressive supply chain
- experience managing teams and developing managers. - Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time material readiness, cost savings, and inventory performance during a production ramp. - Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and end-to-end supply chain processes. - Proven cross-functional leadership and the ability to influence executive decision-making.
- Preferred - Master’s degree (MBA, MS Supply Chain, or similar) and/or professional certification (APICS/CPIM, CPSM, CPM). -
- Experience in defense, aerospace, marine, or other regulated, high-growth manufacturing environments. -
- Experience leading or standing up the supply chain operation for a manufacturing site or program. - Familiarity with S&OP/IBP, advanced planning tools, and ITAR/ISO compliance requirements.
- Bias for execution with strong sense of urgency
Experience
- experience in a manufacturing environment, including procurement, planning, and materials management. - 5+ years of leadership
Benefits
- BENEFITS Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries
Contact
- Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.
Additional details
- Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
- JOB OVERVIEW The Director of Supply Chain leads end-to-end material execution for Saronic’s Franklin, Louisiana facility — the manufacturing site for the Marauder autonomous surface vessel.
- This role owns the site’s integrated supply chain organization—procurement, supply planning, and materials and warehouse operations—to deliver uninterrupted, on-schedule Marauder production.
- RESPONSIBILITIES Production Readiness & Material Execution - Own end-to-end material flow at the Franklin site—planning, procurement, receiving, inventory, kitting, and material movement—to ensure production-critical Marauder materials are available on time and builds are never missed due to material or kitting issues.
- - Establish standardized buffer and safety-stock strategies for A/B components and reduce receiving-to-stock and pick/kitting cycle times at Franklin.
- Cost Efficiency & Cash Flow - Deliver cost savings at or above plan and build a multi-year savings pipeline through category strategies and disciplined commercial execution. - Improve working capital by expanding net payment terms, reducing prepayments, and strengthening contract adherence across the supply base. - Partner with Finance on supply chain budgeting, forecasting, total-cost-of-ownership analysis, and investment cases.
- Supplier Management & Quality - Manage local supplier performance and continuity for the Marauder supply base, coordinating with central commodity management and supplier quality on segmentation, sourcing strategy, and development.
- - Reduce supplier-caused non-conformances and ensure timely, effective corrective action (SCAR) closure, in alignment with the Supplier Quality Manual and SQMS.
- - Ensure all contractual direction to suppliers flows through Supply Chain Management via the PO, SOW, or approved change mechanism, consistent with the SCM Procedure.
- Leadership & Team Development - Lead and develop the Franklin supply chain organization through the site Supply Chain Manager and team supervisors, spanning procurement, planning, and materials/warehouse operations. - Set clear goals, scorecards, and accountability aligned to the organization’s annual supply chain goals and quarterly KPI targets. - Foster a culture of urgency, ownership, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.