Director, Supply Chain
Lead the next evolution of a supply chain built to move fast and win.
Kem Krest is looking for a Director of Supply Chain who sees momentum where others see complexity.
This is a role for a confident, hands-on leader who knows how to build on real strengths, sharpen what's working, and unlock the next level of speed, precision, and performance across a multi-site operation. If you're energized by automation, lean thinking, and leading teams through meaningful change, keep reading.
Why this role matters
Supply chain is the engine of our business-and we're investing in making that engine faster, smarter, and more connected. You'll own the architecture of how we source, plan, purchase, and deliver across three Midwest locations, leading a team of up to 40 professionals. This isn't a maintain-the-status-quo seat. It's a chance to shape strategy, modernize how work gets done, and deliver measurable results that leadership and customers will notice.
You'll build on a capable, committed team and give them the tools, standards, and clarity to do their best work.
What you'll do
• Set the strategy. Define and execute an enterprise supply chain vision centered on automation, predictive analytics, and end-to-end visibility across sourcing, procurement, forecasting, and inventory.
• Optimize how work flows. Establish standard work, apply lean principles, and eliminate waste to improve inventory turns, on-time delivery, supplier performance, and cost-to-serve.
• Drive digital enablement. Evaluate and deploy ROI-driven technology-RPA, machine learning, real-time dashboards-and translate data into decisions.
• Lead and grow people. Coach managers and individual contributors, design roles for impact, and build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner across functions. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Operations, Logistics, Finance, Sales, IT, and Solution Development to keep the whole system moving as one.
• Deliver results. Own the KPIs, forecast the budget, manage supplier strategy and negotiations, and support new site launches, M&A, and strategic customer engagements.
What you'll bring
• 15+ years in manufacturing with a strong concentration in supply chain; operations experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA a plus. (Equivalent experience considered.)
• Proven experience leading supply chain transformation and guiding teams through change.
• Depth in procurement, sourcing, inventory management, and supplier strategy.
• A bias for action, sound judgment under pressure, and a track record of turning strategy into measurable outcomes.
What will make you stand out
• Recent experience supplying to automotive OEMs or in chemical manufacturing.
• Success with AI-enabled procurement, predictive analytics, RPA, and/or machine learning.
• Experience in a directed-buy or category management environment.
• A leadership style that builds accountability through clarity and coaching-not pressure.
Total Rewards
• Immediate health benefits
• Free on-site clinics and prescriptions
• 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Parental leave
• Supplier discounts
With our corporate headquarters located in Elkhart, IN, ideal candidates will reside in northern IN, southern MI or Chicagoland area. This position is considered hybrid/remote and offers no relocation assistance.
Ready to build what's next?
If you're a supply chain leader who's excited to modernize, energize, and deliver-we want to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of how Kem Krest moves.
