Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing all functions in the company Supply Chain, including Inventory Control, Shipping, Receiving, Material Handling, Procurement, and Production Planning/Scheduling. This position will ensure compliance with established internal control procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, directs and manages the personnel, operations and budget of the supply chain function.
• Leads and manages production planning, purchasing, inventory control, forecasting and other areas as required.
• Develops analytics, systems and data management capabilities, including metrics and reports.
• Directs the hiring, training, supervision, mentoring and performance evaluations of supply chain staff.
• Directs, coordinates, assigns, monitors and reviews the work of individuals engaged in material related duties.
• Collaborates with staff, other departments and senior management to share information, problem solve and clarify management objectives.
• Develops and/or participates in the development of the supply chain strategy for the organization.
• Identifies and manages risk within the supply chain.
• Addresses tactical and strategic supply chain issues.
• Establishes key performance indicators, monitors ongoing performance and improves performance against set goals.
• Oversees work order material consumption transactions in JDE.
• Evaluates inventory needs and implements strategies to ensure those needs are met.
• Oversees the purchasing and inventory team to ensure current stock levels and material availability; communicate potential variances as needed.
• Attends daily production meetings to identify current material issues the supply chain department can assist in correcting
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

This position requires a Bachelors degree. This position should have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Experience with Lean Manufacturing a plus. APICS certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have an advanced understanding of ERP systems for material tracking; includes intermediate computer skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and organizational skills.
• Must be able to reconcile stock counts to report data.
• Must have advanced knowledge of blueprints and work instructions.
• Must have knowledge of materials and material requirements as they relate to work orders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must have a high level of attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills.
• Must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have database management skills
• Ability to effectively train all levels of employees.
• Knowledge of 5S lean tools (such as 7 Wastes, 5 Why’s, Daily Management, Flow, Pull, SOP’s, Visual Management, Kaizen, SMED) and maintaining a continuous improvement approach.
• Ability to promote continuous change priorities while achieving desired results.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve set goals on time and within budgetary constraints.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Equipment Used

This position is located in a manufacturing facility which requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, squatting, twisting, and bending. This position will spend about 50% of their time on the production floor where heavy machinery is present and loud sounds exist. Requires lifting up to 50 lbs. Requires manual dexterity for typing and considerable time at a computer.

Health and Safety – PPE Requirements

• Safety Glasses to be worn at all times when on the production floor
• Safety Shoes to be worn at all times when on the production floor
• Must wear appropriate PPE for all work activities performed; varies based work

Note: the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k+ match, life insurance, STD, LTD

Salary from$97,000-135,00.00 annually