Supply Chain Manager

About the role

Dauch Corporation, a supplier of driveline and metal forming products to the global automotive industry, is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join its Salem, Indiana team. The position manages production scheduling, raw and direct material supply, shipping, inventory control and customer service, and reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee production control, helping plan and control the flow of work and identify capacity problems such as equipment availability and scheduling conflicts.
• Work closely with Sales and Product Engineering on new product launches.
• Oversee daily, month-end and year-end inventory counts and communicate inventory levels and performance against goals to management.
• Ensure compliance with the Production Control and Shipping department operating budget.
• Arrange trucking for deliveries to vendors and customers, and handle outside vendor scheduling and inventory.
• Order raw materials and support the Customer Service department.
• Review shipping requirements, resolve issues with Production and Quality, and review and complete customer packing slips and bills of lading.
• Manage packing supplies inventory and place orders as needed.
• Directly supervise production control and shipping personnel, maintain the Kronos system for them (vacation, sick leave) and approve their time cards.
• Update the Softscape system and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and/or certifications.
• 5+ years of logistics supervisory experience.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the BAAN system.
• Understanding of safety reporting and Lean Enterprise and 5-S standards.