Director of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management
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