Supply Chain Manager
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Job Location:
Ansonia, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Supply Chain Manager
Job Classification: Level 4
Manager Position: Yes
This is an onsite position based in Ansonia CT. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the facility each scheduled workday.
Job Overview
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain function to ensure that manufacturing operations are supplied efficiently cost-effectively and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. This role includes full ownership of demand planning master production planning scheduling procurement inventory management logistics and supplier performance. The position incorporates all production scheduling responsibilities including work order coordination capacity alignment material planning and schedule adherence ensuring products are manufactured on time and meet customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Planning & Scheduling (Full Ownership)
- Lead and manage all production planning and scheduling activities for the facility.
- Develop and maintain daily weekly and monthly master production schedules aligned with customer demand and business objectives.
- Translate forecasts and sales orders into executable production plans.
- Oversee work order creation release prioritization and tracking within the ERP system.
- Ensure alignment between labor capacity equipment tooling and material availability.
- Monitor schedule adherence and implement corrective actions for delays or bottlenecks.
- Adjust schedules proactively based on demand changes supply disruptions or operational constraints.
- Collaborate with Production Warehouse Procurement and Quality to ensure seamless execution.
- Directly manage Planner(s)/Scheduler(s) and establish standardized planning processes.
- Lead site-level S&OP alignment activities.
2. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for strategic commodities such as resin packaging tooling utilities and capital equipment.
- Evaluate alternative materials in collaboration with Quality and Engineering.
- Ensure procurement activities align with corporate policies and regulatory standards.
- Monitor market conditions to optimize purchasing opportunities.
3. Inventory & Materials Management
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production demand while minimizing excess stock.
- Monitor inventory health and working capital impact.
- Coordinate with Sales and Production to align inventory with forecasted requirements.
4. Supplier Management & Development
- Identify evaluate and develop suppliers aligned with company objectives.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Resolve supplier disputes including quality and delivery issues.
5. Logistics & Transportation
- Manage freight and logistics functions to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods.
- Maintain carrier relationships and resolve delivery issues.
6. Compliance Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure sourced materials meet regulatory and quality standards.
- Generate documentation for audits and ISO compliance.
- Analyze supply chain and production data to improve efficiency.
- Track KPIs including On-Time Delivery Schedule Adherence Inventory Turns and Backlog.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Ability to work well with others one on one remote via video and phone.
Ability to work independently
Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions religious creed physical disability mental disability age for individuals age 40 and over medical condition (as defined by state law (for example cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS) marital status military and veteran status sexual orientation genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Procurement
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- Supplier Management
- ERP Systems
- Materials Management
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
WestFall Technik is a global plastics manufacturer that provides end-to-end design, protoyping, packaging, automation, molding and assembly.
