Supply Chain Manager

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL ICEE and Dippin Dots along with other key brands like LUIGIS Real Italian Ice The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes cookies and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to Fun Served Here.

The Supply Chain Manageris responsible forleading all plant-level supply chain operations including procurement execution production scheduling receiving warehousing and shipping. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager this role ensures the consistent flow of raw materials into theplantand finished goods to customers while driving inventory accuracy service levels and operational efficiency. The Supply Chain Manager serves as the key connection between theplantand Corporate Supply Chain teams including Procurement Demand Planning Distribution Customer Service and Logistics. This roleis responsible foraligning daily plant execution with broader enterprise supply chain strategies and business position requires a hands-on results-driven leader with strong analytical skills sound operational judgment and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Supply Chain Leadership

• Leadsplant-level supply chain functions including receiving shipping production scheduling inventory management and plant procurement.

• Developsand executessupply chain strategies that support safety customer service on-time delivery cost inventory working capital and operational performanceobjectives.

• Buildsstrong partnerships across plant and corporate functions to align daily execution with business needs.

• Makesdata-driven decisions whilemaintainingthe agility needed to respond to changing operational priorities.

• Builds coaches and developsa high-performing supply chain team through clear expectations performance management and measurable results.

• Championscontinuous improvement operational excellence accountability collaboration and team engagement.

Production PlanningandScheduling

• Coordinatesschedule changes resulting from demand fluctuations equipment downtime or raw material constraints.

• Developsandmaintainsfinite production schedules that maximize manufacturing efficiency improve schedule attainment and meet customer demand.

• Balanceslabor equipment capacity inventory levels raw material availability and service requirements tooptimizeplant performance and support OEE.

ProcurementandMaterials Management

• Executesplant-level procurement activities in partnership with Corporate Procurement.

• Ensurestimelyavailability of raw materials packaging materials and operating suppliesto support production schedules.

• Monitorssupplier performance raw material availability and inventory levels to support production schedules and minimize service risks.

• Managesinventory accuracy inventoryturns andworking capital while supporting targeted service levels.

Receiving Warehousing andShipping

• Directs receiving operations to ensureaccurateandtimelyreceipt of materials.

• Oversees warehousing and shipping operations to support warehouse productivity shipping accuracy customer delivery commitments and transportation schedules.

• Ensures inventory accuracy through disciplined warehouse processes inventory controls and cycle counting.

• Drives continuous improvement in warehouse efficiency material flow storageutilization freight andlogisticscost and overall supply chain execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partnersclosely with Corporate Procurement on sourcing strategies supplier issues and material availability.

• Collaborateswith Demand Planning to align production schedules with customer forecastsand demand changes.

• Coordinateswith Distribution and Logistics teams tooptimizefinished goods flow and transportationexecution.

• Worksclosely with Operations Quality Engineering Finance and Customer Service to resolve supply chain issues and improve overall business performance.

Continuous Improvement

• Identifiesand implementsprocess improvements that reducecost improve service and increase operational efficiency.

• UtilizesLean Manufacturing Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement methodologies toeliminatewaste throughout the supply chain.

• Analyzeskey performance indicatorsidentifiestrendsor gaps and implementscorrective actions to improve performance.

• Supportscapital projects and new product introductions from a supply chain perspective.

UCATIONAND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering Operations Management Logistics Business Administration Engineering or a related technical disciplinerequired.

• Five years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience leading one or more supply chain functions such as production scheduling warehouse operations shipping receiving procurement or materials management.

• Prior leadership experience managing teamswithin a manufacturing operation.

• Consumer packaged goods (CPG) food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.

• Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Disclaimer:This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:J&J Snack Foods an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race color age national origin ethnicity alienage religion or creed gender gender identity pregnancy marital status sexual orientation citizenship genetic disposition or characteristics disability or veterans status sex offenses prior record of arrest or conviction genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic status as a victim or witness of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.