Supply Chain Manager (F/M/X)

Bicar • Chicago Heights, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come. About the role Our Chicago Heights team, composed of 40 people, is integrated into the Silica’s global business unit. As a Supply chain Manager, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and optimization of the physical raw material and finished product flows at the site level and at external warehouses. You will be accountable for: Overseeing the transportation, warehousing, packaging, and unloading/loading operations and making sure they all operate in a safe and efficient way while maintaining compliance with all regulations. Direct reporting responsibility for leading a team of approximately 10 site logistics operators responsible for loading, packaging, and shipping finished products at the plant. Coordinating daily with the site team, including production, maintenance, quality and safety, to ensure efficient operations. Planning & coordinating the movement of raw materials, finished products and packaging operations on-site with safety as the top priority. Implementing supply chain improvement projects at the site level, including digital incentives for SAP, APS and TMS. We offer a permanent contract based on onsite working mode.

Requirements

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in engineering, business administration, supply chain/logistics.
• Relevant work experience in a chemical plant.
• Knowledge of supply chain process and best practices
• Production scheduling experience
• ERP and planning systems experience (SAP, TNS, OMP experience is a plus)
• Autonomy, managerial skills
• Hands on, the role requires to spend time on the field
• Good communication, ability to impact

Nice To Haves

• SAP, TNS, OMP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the transportation, warehousing, packaging, and unloading/loading operations and making sure they all operate in a safe and efficient way while maintaining compliance with all regulations.
• Direct reporting responsibility for leading a team of approximately 10 site logistics operators responsible for loading, packaging, and shipping finished products at the plant.
• Coordinating daily with the site team, including production, maintenance, quality and safety, to ensure efficient operations.
• Planning & coordinating the movement of raw materials, finished products and packaging operations on-site with safety as the top priority.
• Implementing supply chain improvement projects at the site level, including digital incentives for SAP, APS and TMS.

Benefits

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees