Manager - Tooling Planning

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Job Overview and Responsibilities

The Manager Tooling Planning is responsible for leading assistant managers, tooling planners and analysts to manage the forecast, planning, procurement and allocation of aircraft tooling systemwide. They will oversee the development of standard tooling requirements for each fleet type and mission and maintain list of non-standard tools requested by stations, to support tooling logistics systemwide while coordinating the movement of tools. They will work closely with the long-term planning manager to create robust data-driven allocation plans. They will maintain strong communication with station leaders and their toolrooms and with vendors to foster those relationships. They lead their assistant managers to contribute to continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives as they relate to aircraft tooling. They will also be responsible for preparing funding proposals throughout the year as needed, in particular the yearly tooling budget AFE.

The responsibilities include :

• Manages team members in the development of station level tooling allocations based on the mission of each location, providing the tools and guidance to efficiently and effectively perform their daily activities
• Oversee Request for Quote (RFQ) to evaluate and negotiate price points / lead times and prioritization when working with external tool vendors and authorize purchases. Provide coverage and follow up for their team members as needed.
• Ensure OSV and line maintenance start-ups are allocated required tooling and review surplus and spare tooling inventory on a continual basis. Act as a single point of contact for all tooling lease opportunities. Coordinate with lease requestor to establish appropriate pricing, documentation and tracking for the lease's entire life cycle.
• Support direct reports in their development and growth, ensuring that they have the resources and training to effectively fulfill their responsibilities, and removes roadblocks that hinder their effectiveness
• Identifies, tracks and manages performance metrics to provide insights on successes and opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to further improve and streamline processes and forecast / plan performances

Qualifications

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The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00. The base salary range / hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and / or long-term incentive compensation awards. You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits : medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges. United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled / LGBT. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions.