Our Chicago based client, is a fully integrated full-service plastics manufacturer offering thermoforming, injection moulding, product assembly and testing, packaging, warehousing and distribution. They are looking for a Director of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management.
Responsibilities:
Production Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and implement comprehensive production strategies for the company's product line(s), aligning with growth objectives and market demand.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, Sales, and Marketing, to create production plans for both existing products and new launches.
Manufacturing Operations:
- Oversee and optimize the manufacturing process, ensuring high quality and safety standards adherence. Implement best practices for efficient production, minimizing waste, and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Lead all aspects of enterprise-wide manufacturing operations, process engineering, operational continuous improvement, planning, procurement, and logistics.
- Coordinate strategic decisions, considering manufacturing capacity, scheduling workloads, electronic interfacing, quality control, and workforce balancing.
Supply Chain Management:
- Develop and implement actionable strategies, objectives, and plans that ensure alignment with and achievement of short- and long-term goals.
- Manage end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management, ensuring a steady flow of raw materials and finished goods.
- Establish relationships with suppliers and logistics partners, ensuring reliable and cost-effective supply chain operations.
- Strategically manage, organize, and coordinate the responsibilities and deliverables of multiple locations and functions.
- Ensure 3PL partnerships and transportation logistics enable efficient distribution of products directly to customers, distribution centers, or warehouses.
- Manage operational inventory to ensure adequate levels for immediate production items and future forecasting.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Implement rigorous quality control standards, ensuring consistent product quality and compliance with all relevant regulations.
Team Development and Leadership:
- Provide leadership to the manufacturing and supply chain teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Set performance targets, conduct evaluations, and provide coaching and feedback to team members.
Desired Outcomes:
- Establish systems and processes across the end-to-end supply chain, creating an ecosystem of accountability and robust communication
- Ensure a flexible and agile supply chain that emphasizes redundancy and resilience, allowing the company to maintain supply and continue to scale
- Develop a robust commercialization process that allows for speed and scalability
- Reduce product costs through both scale and improved processes
Qualifications:
- 10 years experience in a manufacturing leadership position
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Knowledge of Southeast Asia logistics and freight
- Demonstrated success in optimizing manufacturing and supply chain operations
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Compensation: Commensurate with experience, Vacation, Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Work Location: In person