Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector.

Purpose of Job:

As Divergent scales our production operations to support larger vehicle volumes, we are developing focused tools in rapidly expanding production demands. This role will lead the implementation of key tools in managing production schedules, demand planning and capacity planning. 

To ensure success in this role, you should have a deep understanding of business management, production operations, a lean six-sigma background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams. 

Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards:

1)Manage inventory level targets, reviewing line of balances, aligning demand supply signals and allocations, maintaining product master data and developing expertise in developing in-house systems and reports

2)Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply by constructing and executing to a well thought out plan that fulfills the needs of the product

3)Execute material resource planning (MRP) planning messages for production parts

4)Be the “go to” resource for engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and new product introduction teams when make vs. buy, part setup, BOM, traceability requirements and lead times, etc.

5)Proactively update management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues

6)Execute MRP planning messages for production parts

7)Analyze supply data and report metrics

8)Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulations

9)Act as subject matter expert on proprietary enterprise software systems and lead initiatives to improve feature sets and workflows

10)Develop conventions and process templates to drive standardization of planning effort

Work Environment:

Regular office environment, also frequent interaction with manufacturing operations. 

Requirements:

Education:

•Bachelor's degree in business management, process control management, or similar.

Licenses/Certificates:

•Preferred green belt in DfSS and/or lean Six Sigma. 

Experience:

•4-6 years' experience in part planning, process improvements and scheduling in the automotive or aerospace industry

•Ability to coordinate projects and lead multiple teams

•Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

•Experience with computer aided manufacturing software

Skills:

•Use of JIRA software (preferred)

•Advanced knowledge of business management software

•Excellent analytical, organizational and troubleshooting skills

•Report and procedure writing skills

•Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet company needs

•Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

•Urgency to complete and improve repeated tasks that will require expertise and attention to detail

Physical Demands:

•Must be able to remain in stationary position 50% of time. 

•The person in this position needs to occasionally move about the office and warehouse to execute work efficiently

•The person in this position frequently communicates with his team and other teams that need testing to ensure smooth operation.

What You’ll Get :

Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions. 

Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time. 

Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind. 

Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance. 

Inclusive and Collaborative Environment: Join our inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, embracing diversity, and fostering innovation to reduce our footprint by integrating people and technology. 

Divergent is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 

Disclosures:

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. Divergent Technologies, Inc , Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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