Assistant Chief Officer, NYCT Central
Description
| JOB TITLE: | Assistant Chief Officer |
| SALARY RANGE: | $140,000 - $147,805 |
| HAY POINTS: | 805 |
| DEPT/DIV: | Materials Management |
| SUPERVISOR: | Assistant Deputy Chief Materials Management & Distribution, Central |
| LOCATION: | Central Warehouse II - Tiffany |
| HOURS OF WORK: | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm |
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Chief Materials Management & Distribution, Central, the incumbent will be accountable for a 24/7 operation at one of the division's Central Warehouses, including capacity and staff planning, control, and direction of the receipt of MTA's inventory assets. Candidate will plan and direct the storage and redistribution of material to over 60 storerooms located throughout the Agency service area, supporting the material replenishment requirements of the maintenance and administrative operations. The incumbent may also be responsible for oversight of a diversified trucking fleet, planning routes and schedules or direct the kitting operation, planning production to build kits for the Bus and Subway overhaul programs.
Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Chief Materials Management & Distribution, Central, the incumbent will be accountable for a 24/7 operation at one of the division's Central Warehouses, including capacity and staff planning, control, and direction of the receipt of MTA's inventory assets. Candidate will plan and direct the storage and redistribution of material to over 60 storerooms located throughout the Agency service area, supporting the material replenishment requirements of the maintenance and administrative operations. The incumbent may also be responsible for oversight of a diversified trucking fleet, planning routes and schedules or direct the kitting operation, planning production to build kits for the Bus and Subway overhaul programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, develop, manage, and direct the complex operations of the Central Warehouses, including the receipt, storage, and issuance of all material from these locations to ensure timely replenishment to Main and Satellite storerooms, ensuring efficient turnaround on material from dock receipt to item receipt.
- Use KPIs to discover actionable insights and make data-driven decisions, improving efficiency/optimization of inventory movement and storage.
- Maintain goals for Stock Keeping Performance, Fast Mover parts inventory, PACT, and Storeroom inventory book-to physical dollar value average net discrepancy. Manage the computer interactions to ensure the accurate reflection of all receipts, storage transactions and issues and to ensure parts availability for out-of-service buses/cars.
- Plan and design storeroom renovations to maximize cubic space utilization and storage efficiencies. Identify material handling and storage system requirements, signage, labeling and operating requirements/enhancements of computerized inventory support systems.
- Manage the kitting assembly operation, providing the Departments of Subways and Buses with Kits needed to maintain Maintenance program schedules. Monitor kit production schedule and on hand quantities to ensure inventory level meets the needs of the operations.
- Plan and direct the Shipping operation's trucking network to replenish main and satellite storerooms through efficient utilization of a truck and car fleet. Monitor preventive maintenance program for the fleet. Analyze and plan routes to ensure efficient use of time on the road and maximize the number of deliveries per shift.
- Coordinate inter- and intra-departmental activities, establish overtime cost controls, set internal policies, ensure training and safety program goals are adhered to by all employees. Develop requirements for personnel, overtime, material handling equipment, and facilities planning and layout while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service goals are met.
- Provide leadership and development that enables skill and career growth for all employees. Implement change management strategies that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance. Provides on-going performance management guidance, including progressive discipline when necessary. Responsible for enhancing employee performance through establishing and communicating clear expectations and evaluating performance in a fair and professional manner.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Must have the ability to comprehend high-level business strategy objectives and effectively develop / execute ‘roadmaps’, milestones, detailed implementation plans and KPI’s.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high profile, high pressure environment effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
- Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and union employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area(s) of responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
- Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of visualization tools or comparable applications, such as PowerBI, Tableau, etc.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
- H.S. Diploma; BA and/or advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 8 years related experience in warehouse operations, including at least 4 years in a leadership role for a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body preferred.
- Experience in Lean or comparable concepts in supply chain, operations
- Working knowledge of Warehousing Operations / Business and Supply Chain Systems.
- Experience working in a large organization with multiple bases of operation.
- Personnel development techniques, negotiating skills, labor management techniques, and experience with enforcing contractual agreements.
PREFERRED
- Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with the MTA’s collective bargaining procedures.
- Trucking and fleet maintenance procedures and transportation fleet operations
- Familiarity with public sector inventory procurement, bidding and contracting procedures.
- Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, working with Unionized workforce.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.