Supply Chain Manager- Manufacturing
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Join our dynamic team and take a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing our manufacturing supply chain operations. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in supply chain management and are committed to innovation and efficiency, this opportunity is ideal for you.SUMMARYLead and manage all Supply Chain activities including scheduling of internal & external demand, expediting, supplier follow-up, inventory management, and continuous improvement.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMatrix responsibilities for Production Planning's manufacturing resource-planning activities. These activities need to help achieve division sales and objectives and maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries. Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership.Monitors incoming & outgoing shipment performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies.Utilize corporate developed tracking systems such as plan for every part, and S&OP (sales and operations)- Accountable for location(s) materials metrics and Standards of Performance.Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.Ensure all the material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.Work closely with divisional materials personnel to maintain continuity with purchasing and supplier management processes.Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications.Advise on supplier-managed inventory or supplier-based contracts with customers.Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement, or inventory control functions.Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines.Effectively create and sustain procurement to delivery material and system cost reduction programs.Provide professional development for all materials team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.Actively support and implement lean principles.Facilitate Kanban, materials requirement planning techniques and continuous improvements activities.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some travel is required.Equipment Used:Computer, telephone and standard office equipment.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will not be exposed to environmental conditions. The noise level is moderate.Expected to assist in the implementation of EHS Values and policy statements and accompanying principals.Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.Attend all EHS training.NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLEQUALIFICATIONSBasic Qualifications Bachelor's DegreePosition requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Minimum 2 years Supervisory experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience in a manufacturing environment.Experience with Lean Manufacturing, project management and Six Sigma ToolsUp to 25% travel may be required.Department Administrative Locations Winstead CT