Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead the day to day operations of the plant supply chain, including inventory control, shipping and receiving, production scheduling and procurement.

2. Oversee the execution of procurement and scheduling to ensure service metrics and customer demands are met.

3. Manage inventory control programs across all material types to ensure accurate inventory and drive inventory reductions.

4. Manage plant inventory investments including liquidating obsolete inventory, monitoring and improving inventory turns and management of stock levels.

5. Oversee the shipping and receiving functions to optimize flow while facilitating a working warehouse and offsite warehouse, when applicable.

6. Facilitate and execute continuous improvement activities.

7. Other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures and Outcomes

1. Safety metrics

2. On-time shipments

3. Average lead time

4. Finished goods inventory (DOH)

5. Schedule attainment

Education/Certification

Level Required - Bachelor's Degree

Level Desired - Master's Degree / APICS CPIM

Description Experience to be considered in lieu of education

Work Experience

Required: 5-10 years of relevant work experience • 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing

Desired: 2-5 years of experience in a plastics or fabrication environment

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to handle the stress of working with others

2. Ability to be available outside of normal work hours

3. Ability to assess employee performance and coach and develop others

4. Ability to lead by example

5. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles

6. Ability to use and influence organizational policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing practices

7. Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with the suppliers of raw materials or product components

8. Knowledge of the processes, tools, and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle

9. Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods

10. Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of the employees, environment and site.

Travel Requirements • 5% - 10% travel. Valid driver's license required/Motor Vehicle Report Required