Factory Focus Manager - Supply Chain

Company: Panasonic
Location: Bridgeton
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Focus Factory Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and has responsibility over the following functions/operations: Master Scheduling, Production Control (Planning, Inventory Control, Scheduling), Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, Central Stores Operation) and Shipping (On Time). This is a working management role. The Supply Chain Focus Factory Manager will work closely with multiple business leaders, developing strategies and coordinating all related supply chain activities to ensure that safety, quality, cost and on time part / case shipments are met. The incumbent has fiduciary responsibilities for departmental budget and total inventory.
Role and Responsibilities:
1. Procure purchased parts according to MRP. Keep in line with needs of production schedule. Expedite as necessary to support customer needs. Develop proactive systems to supply on-time delivery support to manufacturing and meeting inventory objectives.
2. Drive supplier, scheduling, inventory control, central store and shipping 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 accountability, fair and consistent discipline to maintain high employee morale. Implement programs for the development of the department's personnel.
5. Lead the inventory process, including physical inventory, cycle counting, warehouse accuracy, auditing plant materials systems like Kanban and MRP, etc.
6. Ship case and kit orders on time.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree Required.
10+ years of supply chain, operations, inventory and leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, processes, systems, facilities planning, shop /equipment capabilities, engineering practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Kanban systems.
Advanced expertise in MS office including but not limited to Excel (Pivots, VLOOKUP, Conditional Functions, etc), Outlook, Word and Power Point are required.
Knowledge of Oracle MRP 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.

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