Director of Supply Chain

Who we are…

We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that make our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.

You excel at building strong, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners. Your talent lies in connecting teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to foster trust, open communication, and mutual understanding. You are driven by a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement, always seeking to unite diverse perspectives for innovative solutions. Words that describe you include connector, empathetic, influential, and collaborative.

The Director of Supply Chain oversees all facets of supply chain management in a manner consistent with company and cost objectives, including the deployment of common systems, improved processes, and advanced technology to drive continuous improvement and supply chain distribution optimization.

• Manage processes to continuously improve quality performance and customer satisfaction
• Create and execute plans to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality in line with goals
• Track industry trends and advances to stay competitive
• Oversee budgets for financial discipline and targets
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Manage and improve supply chain procedures for purchasing, planning, inventory, and shipping
• Lead and develop a diverse supply chain team
• Drive process improvements with new technologies to increase output and reduce waste
• Ensure quality standards meet customer needs
• Stay compliant with NRC, cGMP, and certifications
• Streamline storage and distribution for compliance and OTIF delivery
• Continuously enhance quality and customer satisfaction

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Warehousing/Supply Chain/Logistics, or related field
• 10+ years of progressively increasing managerial experience in a production environment
• 5+ years of supply chain experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• 8+ years of experience in a leadership role, developing, and managing a group or department
• 8+ years of experience coaching, mentoring, and providing day-to-day supervision to a staff of 10 or more
• Embraces and models the Niowave Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
• Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciate the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
• Understands your own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to connect the two
• Possesses a strong interest and ability to lead and develop staff and teams
• Demonstrates motivational and leadership abilities, effective communication, proactive problem-solving, analytical thinking, and negotiation skills.
• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
• Shows strong proficiency in data analysis, tracking metrics, and use of data analysis tools

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management practice or MBA
• Hands-on experience utilizing lean principles for continuous process improvements (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S)
• 8+ years of supply chain experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• ERP System rollout experience
• APICS Certification

• Full-time position
• The company’s standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
• This position will have regular working hours Monday-Friday with an expectation of adjusting to working outside of the standard operating hours as assigned
• Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role
• Additional travel related to supply acquisition, vendor management, etc. may be required