Supply Chain Director

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Norwood Medical, a medical device contract manufacturer in Dayton, OH, seeks a strategic Director of Supply Chain to lead global planning, procurement, inventory management, and supplier development across multiple facilities.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales to optimize material flow, meet customer and regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This leadership role focuses on resilience, efficiency, and scalability for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field (Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations).
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading managers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing (medical device, pharmaceutical, etc.) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier management.
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (EPICOR).
• Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s overall supply chain strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across planning, purchasing, and logistics.
• Drive S&OP processes to improve forecast accuracy and capacity planning.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining exceptional customer service.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships and negotiate favorable agreements.
• Improve supplier quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead initiatives focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key supply chain metrics and implement actions to improve performance.
• Partner with Operations to support new product introductions, ramp-ups, and capacity expansion.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and internal quality requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; develop business continuity strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance on inventory controls, working capital, and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

Tools

EPICOR ERP

Job description

• Location 2122 WINNERS CIR,Dayton, OH, 45404,United States
• Job Category Supply Chain , Production Planning, Procurement
• Industry Manufacturing, MedTech
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Description

At Norwood Medical, we manufacture the precision components for complex devices that help surgeons improve patients' lives around the world. As our Director of Supply Chain, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring our global supply chain is resilient, efficient, and scalable while supporting continued growth across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-paced medical device contract manufacturer where collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus drive everything we do.

As Director of Supply Chain, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all supply chain functions, including:

• Supply Chain Planning
• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
• Inventory Management
• Supplier Performance & Development

You’ll partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales to ensure materials and products flow efficiently while meeting customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's overall supply chain strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across planning, purchasing, and logistics.
• Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to improve forecast accuracy and capacity planning.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining exceptional customer service.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships and negotiate favorable commercial agreements.
• Improve supplier quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead initiatives focused on operational excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key supply chain metrics and implement actions to improve performance.
• Partner with Operations to support new product introductions, production ramp-ups, and capacity expansion.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, customer, and internal quality requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while developing business continuity strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance on inventory controls, working capital, and cost reduction initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain, or related field, leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading managers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, or similar), preferred
• Strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (EPICOR)
• Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen.

Summary

At Norwood Medical, our work directly impacts patient lives. We combine the agility of a growing organization with the stability of a global medical technology company. Our employees enjoy challenging work, opportunities for professional growth, and the satisfaction of contributing to products that improve healthcare worldwide.

When you join Norwood Medical, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work supporting life-changing medical technologies
• Collaborative and inclusive culture
• Opportunity to influence strategy and drive business resultsProfessional development and career growth
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Join Our Team

If you’re a strategic supply chain leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and enjoys building high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you.