Director, Associate, Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Production

Vantage Point Recruiters, LLC.; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation offered

Annual bonus

Stock options

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is looking for a Director, Associate in Supply Chain Management to enhance operational excellence in a medical device manufacturing environment. This leadership role involves aligning supply chain strategies with goals, overseeing a sizable team, and driving initiatives for effective operations. Candidates must have minimum 15 years in manufacturing, with strong financial acumen and ERP expertise, preferably in SAP. Relocation is supported for candidates who qualify.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in manufacturing, with 10 in supply chain leadership.
• Experience leading a manufacturing site or large production operation.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply review and capacity planning process.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain to align production requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Financial acumen

ERP/MRP systems

Lean methodologies

Supply chain management

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations Management

Master's or MBA

Tools

SAP

APRISO

Job description

Director, Associate, Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Production

This role serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership, driving operational excellence and end-to-end supply chain integration across a high-volume medical device manufacturing environment. The Director will play a pivotal role in aligning supply chain strategy with plant performance goals, supporting long‑term growth and ensuring the right customer experience by delivering products on time and in full to Hub DCs. Strong financial acumen is required to ensure cost‑effective operations and alignment with plant profitability goals.

Compensation

Base pay range: $140,000.00/yr - $202,000.00/yr. Additional compensation: annual bonus and stock options. Pay will be based on skills and experience.

Location

Sumter, SC. Relocation offered: Yes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site supply review and capacity planning process.
• Partner with Global Supply Chain to align production requirements with SIOP/SIOE processes, mitigating site supply risks.
• Ensure capital integration in supply chain planning.
• Drive site ERP system usage to ensure timely transactions.
• Ensure raw material and component availability while mitigating obsolescence.
• Collaborate closely with Plant Manager and senior operations leaders to support plant performance, capacity expansion, and long‑term goals.
• Act as a key contributor to plant‑wide strategic initiatives, including productivity, quality, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with plant operations, engineering, and quality teams to support manufacturing excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Resolve customer service issues in coordination with cross‑functional teams.
• Represent the plant in divisional and corporate forums, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives across procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
• Analyze and manage supply chain budgets, capital expenditures, and cost‑to‑serve metrics.
• Oversee purchasing of raw materials, components, MRO, and capital equipment.
• Manage master data systems and ensure compliance with ISO, QSR, SOX standards.
• Optimize sterilization and shipping operations to protect product flow and minimize bottlenecks.
• Develop future operations and supply chain leaders through mentorship, coaching, and succession planning.

Supervision

This position oversees the following:

• Outbound Supply Chain/Operations Manager – 26 direct reports (25 hourly, 1 exempt)
• Sterilization Supervisor – 9 hourly direct reports
• Materials Flow Manager

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Logistics; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 10 years in supply chain leadership roles.
• Experience leading a manufacturing site or large production operation.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.
• Lean or Operational excellence experience preferred.
• Strong ERP/APS/MRP systems background; SAP and APRISO proficiency required.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budget management, cost analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Ability to translate operational metrics into financial impact and drive business decisions.

Contact

Bill Marek – CEO
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.vprecruiters.com