The Supply Chain Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and has responsibility over the following Suwanee Manufacturing functions/operations: supply chain planning, production control (planning/inventory control,), sheet metal department, copper manufacturing cell, warehousing, shipping, and support for new product development.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Procure purchased parts according to MRP and B/P analysis. Keep in line w/ needs of production schedule. Expedite as necessary to support customer needs. Develop proactive systems to supply on-time delivery support manufacturing and meeting inventory objectives.

2. Drive supplier improvement: cost, quality, delivery, and inventory.

3. Manage the production schedule. Lead coordination between manufacturing, customer service, engineering, and purchasing.

4. Direct the department to ensure fair and consistent discipline and maintain high employee morale. Implement programs for the development of the department’s personnel.

5. Lead the inventory process, including physical inventory, cycle counting, class-A warehouse, auditing plant materials systems like Kanban and MRP, etc.

6. Support new product development with detailed supply chain planning.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Required.

7 years of manufacturing experience and knowledge of materials, purchasing as well as inventory techniques are a must.

Working knowledge of systems, facilities planning, shop and equipment capabilities and engineering practices and procedure.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of MRP/Kanban.

APICS Certification, preferred.

Knowledge of Baan system is a plus.

Our organization offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Health, Dental and Vision, 401k with Company Matching Contribution, Discretionary 401k Company Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Life/Disability Insurance, Family Leave, Panasonic Employee Discounts, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Wellness Program, Identity Protection, Community Stewardship, Employee Assistance Program and more.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA. Finding a better way has always been the Hussmann way. Since 1906, our focus on innovation has helped food retailers succeed. We hold over a 122 U.S. patents and 320 international patents from more than a dozen countries. We collaborate with customers across a variety of food retail segments as we work towards fulfilling a promise for better businesses, better partners, and a better world.

Hussmann is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, or any other non-merit-based factor.