Supply Chain Manager, Auto Manufacturing

Supply Chain Manager – Automotive Manufacturing

New plant leadership. Fresh direction. Opportunity to make a visible impact.

Our client, a global automotive glass manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Supply ChainManager to lead supply chain operations across two nearby facilities in Bellefontaine, Ohio

Automotive manufacturing experience is required.

With a new Plant Manager bringing fresh leadership and direction, this is an especially interesting time to join the operation. The Supply Chain Manager will have real ownership of planning, inventory, logistics and material flow, with the opportunity to improve processes and have a visible impact on plant performance.

What You’ll Own

• Lead production planning, scheduling, inventory, logistics, material flow and warehouse operations.
• Manage inventory to support production requirements while improving accuracy, turnover and cost.
• Improve supply chain processes to optimize freight and warehousing, shorten lead times and reduce costs.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure timely material availability and address supplier performance issues.
• Analyze production and material usage data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, waste elimination and improved material flow.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain organization.
• Champion effective use of SAP to support data integrity, reporting and informed decision-making.

What You’ll Bring

• Automotive manufacturing experience – required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field – required.
• 5 years of manufacturing/plant supply chain experience.
• 3 years of production planning and scheduling experience.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, production control and logistics.
• SAP experience; MM, PP and WM knowledge preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement experience preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• auto manufacturing supply chain management: 5 years (Preferred)
• supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $56,441 - $84,444