PURCHASING SUPERVISOR

JBS Foods•Plainwell, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position's main responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day packaging duties of the JBS USA - Plainwell plant in regards to inventory management, vendor relations, ordering, storage, issuance, cost reporting, personnel and all other packaging functions. In addition, this position will assist the Plant Controller and Purchasing Superintendent with day-to-day purchasing activities and as needed on special projects and assignments. This position requires communication and interface with JBS Plainwell management, management at sister facilities, management with our home office as well as outside vendors, customers and contractors. The packaging supervisor in JBS Plainwell has responsibilities with parts and supply management as well.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Prior work experience in purchasing preferred
Strong working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Word, SAP and similar
Ability to learn and solve problems
Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment
Ability to effectively communicate via verbal and written formats
Ability to meet deadlines
Flexibility of schedule preferred
Prior work experience in food manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

Management and oversight of Purchasing - Packaging
Management and oversight of maintenance parts and supplies
Plan and implement supply chain strategies for packaging items and supplies
Optimize warehouse space and ordering patterns
Verify team member duties and responsibilities
Manage inventories and make recommendations for improvements
Streamline processes and enhance methods of communication
Analyze costs and seek cost reductions
Report weekly cost variances to budget
Ensure proper reporting of inventories
Communicating and interacting with various levels of management inside and outside of the organization
Analysis and ad hoc reporting of procurement and operational results
Participating on various teams and projects as opportunities arise