Supply Chain Flow Path Leader

Arconic • Alcoa, TN

115d

About The Position

Arconic is currently in search of a Supply Chain Automotive Flow Leader to join our Global Rolled Products (GRP) business unit in Alcoa, TN. Arconic's Tennessee Operations is one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Our plants produce high-quality molten metal and aluminum sheet and are recognized as a world leader in the business. The facility has been located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 100 years and continues to thrive and grow. The Supply Chain Automotive Flow Leader is responsible for ensuring that critical manufacturing assets are planned, scheduled and synchronized along each flow path to achieve the best possible customer service while maximizing profitability and minimizing inventory assets by adhering to the defined Sales and Operations Plan. This role is primarily day shift, Monday-Friday. However, there is potential for the incumbent to work off-shifts as needed to support the functions of this role and take calls as first line help chain during off-shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with SAP/Oracle.
• Experience directing performance management for others.
• Understanding of Arconic mill operations.
• Strong analytic skills.
• Advanced Microsoft office understanding, specifically in Excel.
• Experience presenting to all levels of plant management and external customers.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, raw material/production planning, and Sales & Operations Planning principles.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Change management, analytical and problem-solving skill set.
• Previous people leadership/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure critical manufacturing assets are planned, scheduled, and synchronized along each flow path.
• Achieve the best possible customer service while maximizing profitability and minimizing inventory assets.
• Support the business in the design and implementation of flow-based systems.
• Develop a team of order delivery, scheduling, and planning resources.
• Manage the order fulfillment process using lean manufacturing principles.
• Execute enhanced customer service models built from target conditions.
• Utilize lean manufacturing techniques to drive systemic business processes.
• Provide clear production center direction by guiding schedulers.
• Develop and monitor tracking systems to evaluate supply chain plans.
• Take a leading role in developing and deploying systemic changes in the Supply Chain order fulfillment function.
• Assess the capability of each staff member and provide personal development opportunities.
• Work with sales and production organizations to identify wasteful practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree