AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.
We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement
AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply “reports up.” Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.
Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.
LOCATION:
The primary work location will be close to a primary facility and/or a major airport (Des Moines, IA). The role will require traveling to several facilities in the Illinois/Iowa area.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage the Operations, Logistics, and Program Management activities within an assigned region to ensure on-time and accurate receiving, storage, and delivery of products.
- This person will work very closely with the Warehouse Managers and Program/Operations personnel at each location to ensure best practices are fully implemented and maintained.
- Work with the Regional management team to ensure alignment with corporate objectives within the Division.
- Provide leadership to the Warehouse Managers and operations staff to implement best practices, improve efficiencies, and facilitate operational continuous improvement projects.
- Support program optimization activities for Vendor Managed Inventory programs across the division.
- Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service to ensure that optimal inventory levels are maintained for program customers and that slow moving and obsolete material is addressed appropriately.
- Support and/or manage significant operations projects such as customer launches, program implementations, and expansion or reduction of operating facilities.
- Experience with KPI's and operational financials.
- Other duties as required.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of five years of operations management experience in a supervisory capacity
- Minimum of five years of experience with VMI, Kan-Ban, or other inventory systems requiring a triggered replenishment from a warehouse infrastructure
- Proficient use of ERP application to support operations process.
- Experience working within an ISO, TS, or equivalent Quality Management System
- Experience with fasteners and fastener quality standards strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to travel 70%.