Supply Chain Supervisor

LEAHY-IFP•Glenview, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs. Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success. The Supply Chain Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted production operations by overseeing the procurement, coordination, and timely delivery of raw materials and packaging supplies. This position is responsible for managing end-to-end supply chain activities—from purchase order (PO) creation and vendor communication to inventory oversight and system accuracy within Sage MRP. This role requires strong supplier relationship management, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration to support production goals. The Supply Chain Supervisor continuously monitors inventory levels at NLX, ensures adherence to material requirements planning (MRP), and drives proactive solutions to potential supply disruptions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Must be able to interpret and convey safety procedures, technical documents, and operational instructions effectively
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members. Experience resolving conflicts, facilitating team performance, and maintaining high morale and accountability
Demonstrated aptitude for identifying process issues and implementing practical solutions under minimal supervision
Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing shift workflows, and adapting to shifting production demands
Competent in basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Able to work with weights, measures, and calculators
Comfortable working with basic computer systems, production interfaces, and inventory tracking tools
Reliable, hands-on, and adaptable with a team-oriented attitude. Demonstrates initiative and accountability in high-pressure environments

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a relevant field preferred
Familiarity with manufacturing safety protocols and basic food production principles is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee the use of external MRP tools to accurately calculate raw material and packaging needs to support production schedules
Manage the complete material ordering lifecycle—from purchase order (PO) creation through tracking, fulfillment, and receipt at the plant
Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and carriers to ensure timely and reliable material deliveries
Investigate and resolve order discrepancies related to product quantity, quality, damage, or on-time delivery (OTD); escalate to relevant stakeholders as needed
Promptly notify Production, Planning, and Supply Chain teams of any supply disruptions that may impact scheduled production runs
Partner with Sourcing/Procurement and Planning/Scheduling departments to implement changes related to formulations, ingredients, or vendor adjustments
Regularly evaluate raw material and packaging inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and minimizing excess or obsolete stock
Learn, apply, and enforce all company safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Comply with all quality assurance policies, including Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines
Drives inventory optimization to align with working capital targets; owns and adheres to inventory levels v targets
Maintains system data to enable accurate planning and forecasting; drives continuous improvement in planning parameters
Monitors supplier KPIs (OTIF, lead time variance, spec adherence, documentation)
Leads supplier escalation and recovery plans
Drives supply chain KPIs (Inventory accuracy, raw material service level, working capital, write-offs, schedule adherence)
Cross-reference production packet final counts with cycle counts to close work orders
Assist the Training team in reviewing and updating SOPs
Collaborate with department heads and supervisors to continuously improve documentation and paperwork processes
Perform all other duties as assigned