Supply Chain Manager

Winchester Interconnect•Orange, CA

About The Position

As our Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing our supply chain operations. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the entire production flow, from procuring raw materials to delivering the final product. Your expertise will ensure that our processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet high-quality standards. Collaborating with various departments and external partners, you will develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory management, streamline logistics, and improve overall supply chain performance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to our organization's success by ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

5 years of experience in materials (purchasing, planning, inventory control, etc.) or equivalent required
Strong communication and organizational skills to support process, manufacturing, and design engineering functions
Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to share knowledge at appropriate levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment or manufacturing management preferred
Import/Export Trade Compliance experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Works with production teams to set, track, and execute daily and weekly goals for the work center that take into account personnel and equipment constraints but support overall rate targets (KPI)
Demand Planning management to optimize workflow through production
Manages the cost center and monitors KPIs to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessary
Implements and manages lean manufacturing principles such as Six Sigma and Kaizen to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve product quality
Leads and manages all procurement and materials management activities, including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow-up, price negotiation, and compliance with government procurement regulations
Ensures all the material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives
Optimizes Inventory storage location. Set up Min/Max, reduce E&O, and improve the overall layout of the stock room.
Works closely with divisional materials personnel to maintain continuity with purchasing and supplier management processes
Facilitates corporate purchasing and materials initiatives, including common part numbers, supplier-managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction, and supplier quality certifications
Conducts performance review, corrective action, and goal setting for direct reports
Provides career development, mentoring, and succession planning
Maintains AS9100, ISO9001 standards for ITAR-compliant facility
Culture and Talent Development - Champion the Winchester culture and set clear goals and expectations
Provide administrative support as needed to the department to ensure efficient operations
Communicate clearly and consistently across the organization in a way that fosters employee engagement at all levels.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure priorities are met
Identify knowledge gaps and provide/propose required training to improve performance
Focuses on driving safety, quality, and productivity