Manager Plant Supply Chain

Yanfeng•Bryan, OH

20d

About The Position

Assume primary role in developing departmental systems, procedures and policies involving purchasing, production and material control. Interface with Quality Department to stay in process for all systems. Oversee production schedules, including material procurement and manufacturing schedules. Monitor reports and communicate with staff to ensure sufficient materials are available to production and ensure inbound raw materials and outbound shipping schedules are maintained. Develop supplier relationships to ensure a continuing source vendor. Work with Corporate Purchasing as a resource for supplier information and meet locally with supplier representatives. Devise methods and policies ensuring most efficient and economical movement of all materials in and out of the plant. Follow Quality procedures to effect change through procedures, work instructions and training. Take necessary actions to eliminate delays to ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules. Create workflow changes as necessary on an on-going basis for prevention plan for timing issues. Communicate all changes to staff members to ensure engagement and comprehension. Directs the usage of material to produce the product taking into consideration numerous variables. Assesses and anticipates material trends and usage based on initial information for new and on-going programs. Develops systems and programs to insure effectiveness of the department within quality guidelines and formats. Participates in annual budget forecasts. Reports costs for material and labor within Material Group to Plant Manager as necessary. Oversees prompt shipment schedules to ensure customer requirements are met using resources/tools available, developing assessments and metrics for on-going performance. Analyses future customer demand to identify manpower, tooling and equipment needs. Coordinates physical inventories and entry of same in accordance with established processes. Evaluate and report significant inventory variance, identify root cause and corrective action for inventory discrepancies. Responsible for promoting a safe work environment and preventing injuries using 5S, job rotation, and ergonomic work practices. Safety auditing, tracking of audit closure, participating in incident reviews along with writing or assisting in the 8D process and aiding in corrective action closure. Communication of safety information as necessary and participation in safety meetings and activities is also required.

Requirements

Experience in developing departmental systems, procedures, and policies.
Experience in purchasing, production, and material control.
Ability to interface with Quality Department.
Experience overseeing production schedules, material procurement, and manufacturing schedules.
Experience monitoring reports and communicating with staff.
Experience developing supplier relationships.
Experience working with corporate purchasing.
Experience devising methods and policies for material movement.
Experience implementing changes through procedures, work instructions, and training.
Ability to eliminate delays and ensure adherence to schedules.
Experience creating workflow changes.
Ability to direct material usage considering numerous variables.
Experience assessing and anticipating material trends and usage.
Experience developing systems and programs for departmental effectiveness.
Experience participating in annual budget forecasts.
Experience reporting costs for material and labor.
Experience overseeing shipment schedules and meeting customer requirements.
Experience analyzing future customer demand.
Experience coordinating physical inventories.
Experience evaluating and reporting inventory variances, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
Experience promoting a safe work environment and preventing injuries.
Experience with 5S, job rotation, and ergonomic work practices.
Experience with safety auditing, tracking audit closure, and participating in incident reviews.
Experience with the 8D process and corrective action closure.
Experience communicating safety information.
Experience participating in safety meetings and activities.

Responsibilities

Develop departmental systems, procedures, and policies for purchasing, production, and material control.
Oversee production schedules, including material procurement and manufacturing schedules.
Monitor reports and communicate with staff to ensure sufficient materials for production and maintain inbound/outbound shipping schedules.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
Work with Corporate Purchasing for supplier information and meet with local supplier representatives.
Devise methods and policies for efficient and economical movement of materials.
Implement changes through procedures, work instructions, and training to adhere to quality standards.
Take actions to eliminate delays and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules.
Create workflow changes for timing issue prevention.
Communicate changes to staff for engagement and comprehension.
Direct material usage for product production, considering various variables.
Assess and anticipate material trends and usage for current and new programs.
Develop systems and programs for departmental effectiveness within quality guidelines.
Participate in annual budget forecasts.
Report material and labor costs to the Plant Manager.
Oversee prompt shipment schedules to meet customer requirements.
Analyze future customer demand to identify manpower, tooling, and equipment needs.
Coordinate physical inventories and data entry.
Evaluate and report inventory variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Promote a safe work environment and prevent injuries using 5S, job rotation, and ergonomic practices.
Conduct safety audits, track audit closure, participate in incident reviews, and assist with 8D process and corrective action closure.
Communicate safety information and participate in safety meetings and activities.