Supply Chain Manager

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Salem (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for our Salem, Indiana location. The role will manage production scheduling, materials supply, shipping, inventory control and customer service, reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

You will work closely with Sales and Product Engineering on launches, supervise production control and shipping teams, and ensure accurate inventory and timely shipments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of logistics supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of BAAN system and ERP processes.
• Lean Enterprise and 5-S standards must be maintained in production areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Production Control and assists in planning to optimize flow and capacity.
• Coordinates with Sales and Product Engineering on new product launches.
• Maintains inventory counts and reports performance against goals.
• Oversees staffing and training of Production Control and Shipping staff.
• Manages Kronos timekeeping and leave for direct reports; approves time cards.
• Directs outside vendor scheduling and outbound shipping activities.
• Ensures compliance with department budgets and cost controls.
• Reviews packing slips and bills of lading; handles shipping changes as requested.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Logistics supervisory experience

BAAN System knowledge

Lean Enterprise / 5-S

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BAAN System

Job description

Job Posting Title

Supply Chain Manager

Legal Entity

GKN Sinter Metals LLC (Delaware)

Job Description Summary

Dauch is searching for a Supply Chain Manager to join our team. This position will be based out of our Salem, IN location.

The Supply Chain Manager will manage all production scheduling, raw/direct material supply, shipping activity, inventory control and customer service.

This position will report directly to the Plant Manager.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Supervises and oversees the Production Control activity. Assist's production supervision in planning and controlling the flow of work. Identifies capacity problems including available equipment, scheduling conflicts, department projects and recommends effective alternative solutions.

• Works closely with Sales and Prodcut Engineering departments regarding new product launches.

• Oversees daily, month end, and year end inventory counts to assure inventory control is maintained. Reviews and communicates to management and production supervision regarding inventory levels including current performance against preset goals.

• Responsible for compliance to Production Control and Shipping Department operating budget.
• Arranges trucking for delivery of product to outside vendors and customers.
• Assures Production Control and Shipping Departments are properly staffed and trained.
• Responsible for outside vendor scheduling and inventory.
• Responsible for the effectiveness of the Customer Service Department.
• Responsible for ordering raw materials.
• Reviews current days shipping requirements and works with Production and Quality to resolve any issues.
• Reviews and/or completes customer packing slips and bill of lading. Responds to questions concerning packaging materials, routing of shipments, etc. Responds to customer request to change shipping specifications.

• Conducts inventory of packing supplies, placing orders as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties as required or directed.
• Direct supervision of all production control and shipping personnel.
• Maintains Kronos system for all direct reports and updates accordingly including vacation, sick days, etc.
• Approves Kronos time cards for direct reports.
• Updates and completes Softscape system and required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and/or certifications
• 5 + years logistics supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of BAAN System.
• Safety and 5-S Requirements:
• Accidents involving injuries, property damage, and/or spills reporting. Lean Enterprise and 5-S standards must be maintained in all assigned areas.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment.

To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail].

Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.