Startup Plant: Supply Chain & Production Leader

StaffBright; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new facility

Ownership & visibility

Safety-focused

Small-company feel

Fast decision-making

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Weekday schedule

Limited travel

Job summary

StaffBright is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain/Production Manager to help launch a brand-new, highly automated facility in Davenport, IA. You will serve as the Plant Manager’s #2, leading supply chain, materials, production, and operations while building the team and processes from the ground up.

You will oversee startup activities, ramp-up, and cross-functional collaboration, requiring 10+ years in related roles and a proven track record managing supervisors and hourly staff in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience across supply chain, materials, and manufacturing.
• Strong manufacturing and production leadership experience.
• Experience leading direct reports within a manufacturing environment, including supervisors and/or hourly production employees.
• Strong understanding of inventory, material flow, production planning, and overall manufacturing operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and the ability to quickly learn and utilize new technology and applications.
• Operational knowledge, leadership presence, and confidence to run a manufacturing operation when needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key leadership partner to the Plant Manager and help oversee the startup and ongoing operation of a brand-new manufacturing facility.
• Lead supply chain, materials, inventory, logistics, and production activities during the startup and transition period.
• Oversee material flow, inventory management, production planning, and day-to-day operational needs.
• Support production ramp-up activities, including hiring, training, production planning, and process development.
• Lead and develop supervisors and hourly production employees while building a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with plant leadership, engineering, maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure operational goals are achieved.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, production flow, inventory accuracy, costs, and overall plant performance.
• Serve as a hands-on leader who is willing to work alongside the team and step into broader plant responsibilities when needed.
• Help transition operations from existing manufacturing locations into the new Iowa facility.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Production leadership

People management

ERP/MRP proficiency

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

StaffBright is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain/Production Manager to help launch a brand-new, highly automated facility in Davenport, IA. You will serve as the Plant Manager’s #2, leading supply chain, materials, production, and operations while building the team and processes from the ground up.

You will oversee startup activities, ramp-up, and cross-functional collaboration, requiring 10+ years in related roles and a proven track record managing supervisors and hourly staff in manufacturing.