Distribution Value Stream Manager

Copperweld•Fayetteville, TN

About The Position

Copperweld is seeking a driven, highly organized Distribution Value Stream Manager to coordinate planning and execution in support of its growing business. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role serves as a key internal liaison among Inside Sales, Outside Sales, Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics/Shipping, translating business requirements into executable production, material, packaging, and fulfillment plans. The position is responsible for production and materials planning, inventory management, packaging coordination, operational feasibility, ERP/master-data administration, and cross-functional execution. It also manages and develops assigned team members and drives continuous improvement across planning, materials, packaging, ERP processes, and operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in materials management, production planning, production control, supply chain, operations planning, or related manufacturing functions.
Strong understanding of production planning, materials management, capacity planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
Experience partnering with Sales and cross-functional teams to translate commercial requirements into operational plans.
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, including part/SKU creation, master data, bills of material, routings, and work centers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret demand, inventory, capacity, production, and material data.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent organizational, communication, and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience supporting specialty or high-volume product channels in manufacturing; wire and cable, building wire, durable goods, or industrial manufacturing experience is a plus.
Experience coordinating manufacturing feasibility studies, new product introductions, and packaging requirements.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary internal operations planning liaison across Sales, Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics/Shipping.
Translate sales requirements, forecasts, and orders into production, material, inventory, packaging, and shipment plans.
Develop and manage production schedules based on demand, material availability, inventory requirements, manufacturing capacity, and operational priorities.
Monitor orders from confirmation through production and shipment, identifying constraints, risks, and potential delays.
Provide Sales with visibility into inventory availability, production status, lead times, and fulfillment timing.
Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials, components, and packaging are available for production.
Manage inventory planning for raw materials, work-in-process, packaging, and finished goods.
Maintain ERP/MRP master data, including part/SKU information, bills of material, routings, work centers, production parameters, and packaging requirements.
Coordinate specialty packaging requirements, including configurations, labeling, barcoding, palletization, and pack-out specifications; implement changes and identify cost or efficiency improvements.
Lead and coordinate operational feasibility studies for new products, SKUs, packaging configurations, promotions, and product changes.
Partner with Engineering and Quality on new product introductions and product changes to establish required specifications, part numbers, BOMs, routings, work centers, and packaging before production.
Coordinate production trials, samples, and new product runs through production and shipment.
Partner with Logistics/Shipping to align production completion, finished-goods availability, and shipment requirements.
Facilitate cross-functional planning reviews and resolve gaps between business requirements and operational capabilities.
Monitor and report performance measures including inventory, schedule attainment, material availability, lead times, and on-time shipment.
Drive continuous improvement across production planning, materials, packaging, ERP processes, and cross-functional execution.
Manage and develop assigned team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.