Factory Supply Chain Manager

Factory Supply Chain Manager

Location:

Ladson, SC

Salary Range: $  to $

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’reguided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’rea company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers inan equitable environment.

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The Manufacturing Operations Delivery Leader will demonstrate accountability for functional business and local site objectives. In the role of Manufacturing Operations Delivery Leader, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in both short and long-term planning.

The Manufacturing Operations Delivery Leader will manage company order book (customer demand), top level planning of the manufacturing production schedules, and direct material procurement strategies needed to support delivery to the order book. In addition, the Manufacturing Operations Delivery Leader is responsible for maintaining accuracy of direct material inventory and WIP through regular cycle counting and inventory management practices. The Manufacturing Operations Delivery Leader is expected to stimulate sharing of knowledge as well as develop and deliver training where needed.

• Follow the strategic direction that has been set by Business Leaders and the Site Delivery Leader for material operations within the organization
• Ensure full raw material availability to the operation in line with the schedule, covering both short and long-term horizons
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials in cooperation with the production team and lead recovery planning actions where deviations from schedules exist
• Review short and mid-term capacity utilization, working with Operations leaders to establish plans to ensure sufficient capacity is available to process the demand through each cell
• Be the primary focal point for Business Customers, responsible for CMT commitments
• Manage inventory effectively by ensuring aged WIP and slow-moving inventory is addressed, identify root cause, and implement corrective actions and robust processes to eliminate recurrence
• Manage Physical Inventory for your Business
• Lead and encourage process improvement through Lean Six Sigma
• Support the activity to maintain data quality and integrity within site systems
• Establish effective performance measures that can be used to alert management on delivery issues and potential late deliveries

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with minimum 3 years of experience in Materials Planning and Execution, Supply Chain Management, or related field; or
• Associated Degree/High school diploma/GED with 7 or more years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, Materials Planning, or related operations.

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others…