Supply Chain Operations Manager

Supply Chain Operations Manager

Alcoa, TN, US

6888627

6 days ago

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

• Lead all supply chain activities at a flagship U.S. manufacturing site - with full responsibility for planning, scheduling, inventory, and materials flow
• Collaborate directly with other plants and corporate leadership across North America (RPNA) to ensure alignment, consistency, and results
• Build, coach, and scale a team: 8 direct and ~16 indirect reports across planning and materials
• Translate corporate SOPs and lean initiatives into on-the-ground execution
• Monitor and improve KPIs tied to customer fulfillment, inventory turns, budget adherence, and process performance
• Troubleshoot shortages, streamline material flow, and work cross-functionally to drive problem-solving at every level

• Executive Visibility:
  This is a role the C-suite is watching, not just a back-office planning position.
• Big Scope + Deep Impact:
  You’ll shape operations across multiple sites while directly influencing plant-level performance.
• Metals Focus:
  If you’ve worked with steel, aluminum, or copper, this is your edge.
• Real Team Leadership:
  This isn’t a policy-writing desk job. You’ll be embedded with your teams, guiding, improving, and mentoring.
• Tools That Matter: SAP is in place, or experience with other ERPs is a must.

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management with multi-site experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in metals or industrial manufacturing - aluminum, steel, copper, etc.
• B.S. degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or another related.
• Strong understanding of material flow, planning, inventory, and scheduling
• Operations mindset - you know how to drive KPIs from the plant floor, not just from a spreadsheet
• SAP or similar ERP experience
• A proven leader who can align, develop, and execute within a high-performance team

We are a global manufacturing powerhouse supporting mission-critical industries, including aerospace, automotive, and heavy industrial markets. For over a century, we've been at the forefront of innovation, with a strong footprint across North America. Our commitment to operational excellence is reflected in our investment in lean manufacturing, advanced supply chain systems, and leadership development.

• Be the supply chain leader at a flagship U.S. manufacturing site - with direct accountability for planning, materials, inventory, and performance.
• Own the strategy and execution across end-to-end supply chain operations including backlog, scheduling, material flow, and inventory optimization.
• Enjoy executive visibility - this role reports directly to the Plant Manager and is highly visible to the CEO and corporate leadership.
• Collaborate across North America with Supply Chain leaders at other plants to align on material flow, production schedules, and distribution.
• Comprehensive Benefits with flexible packages
• Limited Travel - 10-15%
• Retirement options: up to 10% match on 401K, with other flexible retirement options
• 20-25% Bonus