Supply Chain Excellence Manager- EVERGREEN

Knorr-Bremse • Huntington, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supply chain execution to ensure customer delivery excellence, optimal inventory performance, and efficient material flow across manufacturing and distribution. This position establishes and executes supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, risk mitigation, and customer satisfaction. The Supply Chain Manager will lead the functions of Production Planning, Inventory Management, and Material Flow while collaborating closely with Customer Service, Purchasing, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Human Resources.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of Materials/Operations experience is required.
• Minimum 5 years Materials/Operations experience including 2 years in leadership capacity
• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline required
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Greenbelt certified preferred
• APICS certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the plant supply chain vision, strategy, goals, and objectives aligned with business priorities.
• Lead annual reviews of organizational structure, talent development, and succession planning to ensure organizational effectiveness.
• Establish a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.
• Drive data-based decision making through KPI reviews, visual management, and performance management systems.
• Ensure uninterrupted material availability to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Lead and optimize planning processes including: Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), Capacity Planning.
• Drive inventory optimization while maintaining service level targets.
• Support new product introductions, business growth initiatives, and supplier transitions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks associated with suppliers, logistics, capacity constraints, geopolitical events, and material shortages.
• Partner with purchasing and sourcing teams to develop alternate supplier strategies and business continuity plans.
• Support cost reduction and productivity initiatives through supplier collaboration and value engineering.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives across supply chain functions.
• Improve material flow, warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and planning effectiveness.
• Eliminate waste, reduce lead times, and improve overall supply chain responsiveness.
• Utilize digital tools and analytics to improve operational visibility.
• Influence cross-functional partners and manage expectations of leadership to meet SCE objectives.
• Conduct frequent SCE-wide reviews to ensure appropriate actions are being taken.
• Manage areas of Production Planning of the Huntington facility OE, Remanufacturing, and Aftermarket Kitting businesses.
• Responsible for SIOP and Inventory Management.
• Drive and achieve plant performance goals and objectives including Delivery and Inventory, Backlog Performance.
• Provide clear direction and priorities for department members including the establishment of individual goals and training plans through the Performance and Growth process.
• Establish daily tools to drive accountability and informed decision-making to the appropriate level.
• Create boundary-less materials organization to support Purchasing Team in supplier transitions and assure customer satisfaction through product distribution and manufacturing.
• Posture people and systems to support new business growth opportunities.
• Work closely with other Leadership team members in support of Safety, Quality, Operations, HR and Finance objectives.
• Nourish cooperative, team-based environment.
• Support inter-site cooperation to achieve BCVS goals and objectives.
• Support Product Safety Management and execute activities defined in Quality Procedure Q-01-002

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life and disability insurance
• 401k plan
• 120 hours of vacation leave
• 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager