Supply Chain Manager

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.  

The Position: The Supply Chain Manager’s function is to protect manufacturing capacity, ensure production schedule integrity by ensuring planning and delivery of material and components to the right place at the right time. The role is responsible for implementing Lean Manufacturing strategies in the planning, inbound logistics, storage and to ensure completion and delivery on time with a quality level that meets or beats the customer’s expectation. Also responsible for reducing and managing inventory levels and improving operational efficiency. This includes the definition of material needs and budget recommendations to support plant operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Achieve operational efficiency through the management of all planning, inbound logistics receiving warehousing, and material movement.
• Develop and maintain processes that expose defects or process gaps within or that affect Supply Chain activities. Drive improvement activities to eliminate all areas of waste based upon data and information collected. Work with functional areas to explain the impact their process deficiencies have upon the Supply Chain and monitor the functional areas’ progress in resolving the deficiency.
• Design and manage the plant processes required to effectively and efficiently flow material from receipt to the point of use. This requires a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) which includes but is not limited to receiving and incoming inspection practices, line support and replenishment of components, warehousing and picking of material, optimization of inventory, kitting, movement of material to outside processing suppliers, etc. warehousing and planning/control of inventory, controlling inventory costs and ensuring proper line storage locations and replenishment techniques.
• Design and manage the plant cycle count process to ensure that the integrity of the inventory system is maintained and provides inventory accuracy in excess of 95%.
• Execute and maintain established corporate processes that ensure the timely procurement of MRO items required for production needs in collaboration with the corporate buying team.
• Work closely with Corporate Category Managers to ensure adequate source of supply. Work closely with Category Managers and Corporate Director of Quality in the active monitoring of supplier performance.
• Provide proper training for employees so as to follow OSHA rules and GD Safety policies for working at GD, especially in the use of material handling equipment and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and organization in all areas that are “owned” by the Supply Chain
• group both inside and outside the plant.
• Ensure that a process is in place to monitor the effective and efficient use of material handling equipment. Work with the plant ME Manager to ensure that proper material handling equipment is planned for, and capital spending is appropriated. Work with plant Facility Manager to ensure that a proper preventative maintenance program is in place and followed for all material handling equipment. Oversee equipment availability and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain an effective process for the scheduling of the plant’s fabrication and subassembly departments. Work with the Operations Manager in monitoring on-time performance of fab operations, including the proper reporting of work order completions and investigation of any work order variances. Provide rough-cut capacity planning to minimize and eliminate any capacity constraints. Fab Planning – ensure work orders are generated and issued to fab shop in a timely manner to meet production schedule. Monitor fab shop performance and any work order variances.)
• Implement and support LEAN management philosophies as they relate to Supply Chain Management.
• Utilize ERP Systems to drive improvement throughout the plant.
• Coordinate annual Physical Inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 8-10 years of progressive levels of responsibility within Supply Chain Management and/or Manufacturing.
• Skills: Organized, attentive to detail and record keeping skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Problem solving skills
• Demonstrable leadership capabilities
• Certified practitioner in either ISM (CPSM) or APICS (CPIM or CSCP)
• Experience working in a heavy industrial environment that used Lean Manufacturing concepts in daily continuous improvement activities.
• Experienced in multi-plant ERP environment, preferably JDE.
• Travel: As needed.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed and be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer