Ducommun
Job Summary
Act as the primary liaison between Ducommun and its customers, managing communication, scorecards, surveys, and leading program reviews Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to align internal stakeholders with customer requirements, schedules, and recovery plans Represent the company in customer and external interactions, ensuring timely updates on cost, quality, and schedule impacts Oversee contract compliance by reviewing terms, preparing negotiation strategies, and managing customer deliverables Coordinate with Operations Management on staffing, capital planning, and performance to support program execution Monitor program financials, including cost, margin, schedule performance, and cash flow forecasting Track and manage business unit bookings, backlog, sales, receivables, and drive new business capture strategies Lead proposal efforts for new and follow-on business, including coordinating estimating, schedules, and customer submittals Support continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, and cost-reduction initiatives aligned with customer and company goals Travel to customer sites approximately 30% of the time Required Skills and Education Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent experience with VP approval) 37+ years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Ability to manage programs through influence and cross-functional collaboration Excellent verbal and written communication across all organizational levels Experience in production control, project/program management, or contracts management Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Detail-oriented with a customer service mindset Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles Familiarity with MRP systems Ability to travel up to 30 Preferred Skills and Education MBA degree PMP, CAPM, or Contracts Administration certification Experience managing programs valued at $1025 million or more Supervisory experience Direct involvement with DCAA/DCMA audits Experience leading proposal teams and managing large-scale bids Track record of driving process improvements and cost reduction initiatives 2222 East Pensar Drive Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911 United States
Act as the primary liaison between Ducommun and its customers, managing communication, scorecards, surveys, and leading program reviews Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to align internal stakeholders with customer requirements, schedules, and recovery plans Represent the company in customer and external interactions, ensuring timely updates on cost, quality, and schedule impacts Oversee contract compliance by reviewing terms, preparing negotiation strategies, and managing customer deliverables Coordinate with Operations Management on staffing, capital planning, and performance to support program execution Monitor program financials, including cost, margin, schedule performance, and cash flow forecasting Track and manage business unit bookings, backlog, sales, receivables, and drive new business capture strategies Lead proposal efforts for new and follow-on business, including coordinating estimating, schedules, and customer submittals Support continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, and cost-reduction initiatives aligned with customer and company goals Travel to customer sites approximately 30% of the time Required Skills and Education Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent experience with VP approval) 37+ years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Ability to manage programs through influence and cross-functional collaboration Excellent verbal and written communication across all organizational levels Experience in production control, project/program management, or contracts management Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Detail-oriented with a customer service mindset Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles Familiarity with MRP systems Ability to travel up to 30 Preferred Skills and Education MBA degree PMP, CAPM, or Contracts Administration certification Experience managing programs valued at $1025 million or more Supervisory experience Direct involvement with DCAA/DCMA audits Experience leading proposal teams and managing large-scale bids Track record of driving process improvements and cost reduction initiatives 2222 East Pensar Drive Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911 United States