Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Leadership & Strategy

• Support the execution of operational strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into actionable plans
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across supply chain and site leadership
• Act as a key partner in addressing supply chain challenges and supporting broader operational initiatives

Supply Chain & Materials Leadership

• Oversee and guide supply chain activities including procurement, planning, inventory, and warehouse operations
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives
• Work closely with production teams to align materials planning with schedules and forecasts

• Drive inventory optimization and working capital improvements

Financial Ownership

• Support delivery of site-level financial performance, including budget development, cost control, and margin improvement
• Monitor and drive reductions in labor, material, and overhead costs
• Identify and execute cost savings and efficiency initiatives
• Support capital investment planning and ROI-driven decision-making

Operational Excellence

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across operations and supply chain using Lean principles
• Help establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance and accountability
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and HSE standards
• Drive root cause problem-solving and sustainable corrective actions

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop supply chain teams across procurement, planning, inventory, and warehousing
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and performance management
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and communication

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional teams (operations + materials/supply chain)
• Experience with full P&L or site-level financial responsibility strongly preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven ability to lead at both strategic and tactical levels
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and data-driven operations
• Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership & Accountability
• Strategic Execution
• Influence & Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement

Technical Competencies

• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
• Financial & Cost Management
• Production Planning & ERP Systems