Central Supply Manager jobs in Chicago, IL

About Signode:

With over $2B in revenue, 80 manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary: 

$118,000 - $126,000

SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the strategic planning of production schedules and ensuring optimal inventory levels to meet customer and production demands. This role requires a strong focus on coordinating resources efficiently to maintain a streamlined production flow while managing inventory to prevent shortages or overstock situations.

Responsibilities:

Production Scheduling:

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demands while optimizing resources and minimizing downtime.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure timely completion of manufacturing processes and adherence to schedules.
• Adjust production schedules in response to changes in demand, resource availability, or unforeseen disruptions.

Inventory Control:

• Implement inventory control strategies to maintain accurate stock levels aligned with production schedules and aftersales customer demand.
• Monitor inventory turnover rates, analyze demand patterns, and forecast future inventory needs to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to manage inventory replenishment and optimize inventory holding costs.

Resource Allocation:

• Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to support production schedules.
• Optimize staffing levels and production capacities to maximize efficiency and output without compromising quality standards.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process optimization in production scheduling and inventory management.
• Implement improvements to streamline workflows, reduce lead times, and enhance overall efficiency in production and inventory control.
• Optimize inventory levels to both meet customer responsiveness and minimize capital impacts.
• Drive Plan for Every Part (PfEP) activities in tandem with Warehouse and Manufacturing teams.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate reports on KPI’s, inventory levels, and scheduling accuracy.
• Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, providing actionable insights to enhance operations.

Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team responsible for production scheduling and inventory control activities.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure the team operates efficiently and meets performance targets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., ISM) are advantageous.
• Proven experience in production scheduling, inventory management, or related roles within a manufacturing or production environment.  Experience in high mix / low volume engineered products preferred.
• Proficiency in using scheduling software, ERP systems, and inventory management tools.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret data to make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• The Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient coordination of production activities and inventory control, contributing significantly to meeting production targets and maintaining optimal inventory levels to support business objectives.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Analysis Skills
• Decision Making / Judgment
• Strategic Skills
• Motivational
• Organization / Planning
• Communication
• Leadership

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.