Our client is currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager in the Lacey/Olympia, WA area for a food manufacturing company
Salary:$70-80k+15% bonus
Relocation: SMALL package for a candidate who can drive in for an onsite interview.
Schedule:1st shift
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Director of Production in developing and implementing short- and long-term production goals.
- Provide recommendations for process improvements and ensure departmental procedures align with company-wide strategic objectives.
- Participate in budget planning and write letters of justification for departmental expenditures.
- Manage and lead assigned personnel to achieve optimal performance through goal setting, delegation, and communication.
- Train, advise, and counsel employees on job functions and plant control methods.
- Conduct performance appraisals and assist with hiring, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions.
- Develop and manage daily, weekly, and period production forecasts and schedules.
- Coordinate raw material orders to ensure availability and maintain inventory at optimal levels.
- Monitor inventory rotation to minimize waste and ensure FIFO.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of effective warehouse policies and procedures.
- Ensure warehouse shipments and deliveries are processed efficiently and resolve issues related to damaged or incorrect orders.
- Maintain proper inventory levels and adhere to safety and quality standards.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors, suppliers, and shippers.
- Act as the liaison between the company and external contacts to ensure smooth coordination of delivery services.
- Prepare detailed reports based on data and historical trends to assist in fiscal planning.
- Maintain effective communication and coordination with production, customer service, receiving, and inventory teams.
- Implement and maintain plant reports and scorecards to keep management informed of operational status.
Qualifications:
- Degree Preferred not required
- SQF and GMP certification preferred.
- Expert knowledge of demand planning processes and inventory management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access) for data analysis and trend identification.
- Strong understanding of raw material and finished goods products.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.