Overall Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Plant Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize our supply chain operations. The Plant Supply Chain Manager coordinates the efficient distribution of materials by maintaining inventory accuracy, overseeing the plant scheduling process, ensuring POs are issued properly, leading the plant material flow processes and collaborating cross functionally with other plant departments.

Responsibilities:

• Plant Performance: person ultimately responsible for all supply chain performance KPIs for the manufacturing site. Serves as a member of the plant leadership team.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Accountability: holds themselves and others accountable in executing and optimizing processes and procedures.
• Plant Scheduling works with the plant scheduler and others to develop and maintain optimized plant production schedules.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory.
• Warehouse Management: Manage warehouse team in various activities of receiving, supply the production line, cycle counting, and shipping.
• Continuous Improvement: Work to establish strong supply chain processes and drive efforts to continuously improve.
• Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with company goals, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.
• Aftermarket Parts Logistics Coordination: Manage transportation and logistics operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
• Vendor Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with service level agreements.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics to monitor supply chain performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive informed decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, manufacturing, sales, and finance teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Risk Management: Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

Characteristics and skills:

- Process oriented individual with strong lean and process discipline background.

- Strong background in mentoring team members and holding them accountable for performance.

- Large emphasis on holding other accountable to their job duties.

- High competence in motivating and building teams.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data findings to non-
  technical stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Educational and other requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Equivalent work experience in Supply Chain or a related field.
• APICS certification preferred
• Lean training preferred

Salary : $80,000