Plant Supply Chain Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Accountable for site management system to ensure compliance with all regulatory and corporate requirements, including ensuring all site associates understand and comply with these requirements.

• Manages the shipping and receiving functions for the plant. This includes planning the production flow, troubleshooting raw material issues, handling staffing issues, monitoring production orders and schedules.

• Ensure operational resources are optimized while ensuring costs and inventory are not affected.

• Conduct inventory analysis for raw materials and finished goods to ensure working capital is kept at target levels.

• Determine best supply chain strategies for specific packaging, raw materials and finished goods stocking.

• Develop and conduct risk assessment strategies for product shelf life, supply trends, and demand.

• Utilize problem solving techniques to effectively eliminate issues that may arise in planning, producing, inventory or shipping of product.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve service quality and efficiency.

• Develops and collaborates with Shift Supervisors. Provides assistance to employees in solving work-related problems. Works cooperatively with Human Resources to determine the most effective resolution(s).

• Develops and revises standard operational and working practices and observe employees to ensure compliance.

• Identifies projects and methods to improve performance in all areas. Sets expectations and provides feedback to ensure staff achieves site goals in a safe and efficient manner.

• Participates in and contributes to site, department and individual goals.

• Participates on teams and projects as requested.

• Collaborates with plant personnel to ensure consistent application of procedures, encourage teamwork and provide effective communication.

• Assist in identifying training needs and performance gaps for team members.

• Other projects/duties as assigned.

Physical/Environ. Demands

• Physical demands include walking, lifting, standing, climbing frequently.

• Able to work at heights, in inclement weather conditions, and wear prescribed PPE.

• Able to work in a manufacturing facility, sometime under noisy conditions.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and problem-solve.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

• At least 5 years of experience in a supply chain role in a manufacturing environment

• At least 3 years of experience having direct reports