Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager

What Will You Do?

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager will manage the generation and execution of manufacturing plans from the development of the Master Schedule through packing of the units in Assembly. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and IT to drive improvements to materials and inventory management programs. Lead the search and implement breakthrough strategies that improve utilization by increasing throughput, inventory turns and reduction of cycle time. Continuously improve systems, methods, procedures, people and computer systems.

What Do You Need?

• 6 years' experience in Manufacturing Supply Chain Management, Required
• APICS CPIM certification, or ability to obtain within 3 years, Required
• APICS CSCP certification preferred or equivalent education or experience
• APICS CPIM, Required and APICS CSCP or equivalent and Abilities
• Progressive production and inventory control methods and techniques
• Advance planning and scheduling (APS) systems and methodology
• Fundamental product engineering methods
• Bills of materials - Item Types and Routings and Standards
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
• Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent work experience

What Will You Do

• Develop, implement and maintain a manufacturing plan for multi-plant operations using a Supply Chain Management scheduling system. Review and make recommendations for approving the Master Schedule for sequence of models in assembly by reviewing machining, labor and material constraints.
• Maintain strong attention to material utilization, process flow, cycle time and inventory management.
• Monitor, revise and control execution of the plan on the shop floor using a Supply Chain Management scheduling system. Prioritize the sequences of manufacturing work orders; adjust queue times, move times and lead times to improve throughput.
• Assist in the development of the shop floor production strategy. Review the throughput capacity requirements planning (CRP) report weekly with manufacturing management looking for short-term problems at selected work centers. Review the throughput Load-to-Capacity reports monthly with appropriate management looking for potential long-term constraints associated with manufacturing and assembly work centers. Suggest the use of overtime as required.
• Meet quarterly with sales and operations management to review sales forecast numbers of existing products and new forecast numbers from new product introductions. Using the APS, create a Load to Capacity chart to determine and evaluate the impact of machinery, materials, methods, environment and people for all manufacturing divisions: casegoods, upholstery and bedding.
• Work closely with P &IC Managers in other facilities to make recommendations and implement necessary changes to manufacturing systems to improve flow of materials to achieve standardization of planning systems throughout the organization.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the manufacturing plan and the results of its execution with the goal of meeting or exceeding scheduled completion goals for each facility. Work with P &IC Managers and planners to make recommended changes to Advanced Scheduling Systems (through-put) model.
• Assist with directing the activities of the Manufacturing Supply chain planner; collaborate with P &IC supervision, planners and clerical personnel to resolve planning issues and provide training and education in Material Requirements Planning (MRP), MAPICS XA, APICS, CPIM and CSCP.
• Provide continuous improvement of the manufacturing operations computer systems and departmental processes. Collaborate with the IT organization to improve current and new programs. Develop and annual budget for equipment and personnel.
• Work closely with all other functional areas of the company to achieve profit and growth objectives.
• Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Who We Are

At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a Growth Mindset, and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

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Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.