Associate Director, Supply Chain

Hobson Associates; South Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in South Carolina is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Supply Chain. This senior leadership role will oversee planning, procurement, materials, logistics, and execution at a large manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in manufacturing supply chain leadership, with expertise in optimizing costs and managing complex operations. A Lean mindset is preferred. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to lead at a significant level.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in manufacturing with deep supply chain leadership.
• Experience leading supply chain for a manufacturing site or large-scale operation.
• Lean / Operational Excellence mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, procurement, materials, logistics, and execution.
• Manage site-level supply review and capacity planning.
• Ensure strong financial ownership including budgets and capital inputs.

Skills

Leadership across planning

Supply chain management

Cost optimization

Job description

Recruiter & Senior Associate: Medical Device - Industrial & Manufacturing

I’m partnering with a high-volume, high-speed global manufacturer to hire an Associate Director of Supply Chain for a large, complex manufacturing site in Sumter County, SC.

This is a senior plant leadership role overseeing planning, procurement, materials, logistics, and execution, with strong alignment to global supply chain and plant leadership.

Key highlights:

• Site-level supply review & capacity planning
• Leadership across planning, inbound/outbound logistics, materials flow & sterilization
• Strong financial ownership (budgets, cost optimization, capital inputs)

Ideal background:

• 15+ years in manufacturing with deep supply chain leadership
• Experience leading supply chain for a manufacturing site or large-scale operation
• Lean / Operational Excellence mindset

If you’re a senior supply chain leader open to a confidential conversation—or know someone who may be a fit—feel free to comment, message me directly, or share within your network.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Manufacturing