Job Description
Position Requirements:
• Develops and implements supply chain plans that affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products to enhance product flow.
• Responsible for timely delivery of all production supplies with direct responsibilities for resin procurement, forecasting, and railroad supporting activities.
• Collaborates with production and asset care and other departments to develop plant scheduling to optimize schedule compliance and on-time, in-full delivery
• Ensures inventory accuracy through cycle counting and physical inventory.
• Manages Warehouse Operations at the plant - scheduling, material handling, shipping and receiving
• Monitors material usage and develop plans to improve production variances with operations
• Liaisons with procurement, operations and IBP on MRP process.
• Supports the monthly S&O process.
• Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, procedures and training to ensure quality and cost control.
• Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory and analyzes requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates.
• Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports.
• Coordinates logistics activities with internal/external customers.
• Ensures adherence to all safety requirements and 6S. Fosters a safety culture. Conducts plant wide Gemba walks weekly to monitor 6S, safety, and food safety compliance
• Ensures compliance to quality and audit requirements
• Ensures compliance to OPX360 (continuous improvement system). Supply Chain Lead
• Engages employees and develops employees for next-level roles
Education/Experience:
• BA/BS degree in supply chain planning, business, operations management, logistics or engineering with 4+ years previous experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, manufacturing, procurement or distribution operations in a multi-facility environment.
• Effective communication skills, team building and demonstrated leadership skills at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with sound judgement
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Typically has a particular area of specialty (replenishment, inventory control, logistics, etc.)
• Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced Excel skills required
• SAP and Blue Yonder proficiency preferred
• Ability to develop and deliver training.
• Ability to manage projects
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Company Benefits
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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