Supply Chain Manager

Pregis; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for the Automated Mailing & Bagging business unit. You will translate demand signals into actionable production plans, ensuring alignment with forecasts, plant execution, and customer commitments.

The role owns master scheduling, daily execution, and KPI management to maintain OTIF and on-time delivery within lead times. Lead and develop planning teams and collaborate across Sales, Finance, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing supply chain, planning, or operations.
• Proven experience in execution-focused supply chain roles, driving daily performance and operational results.
• Experience leading and developing production, planning, or operations teams.
• Proven experience with production scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and execute the Master Operations Schedule based on demand plans and forecasts.
• Translate demand into feasible production, inventory, and fulfillment plans across poly operations.
• Ensure alignment between planning and plant execution, driving adherence to schedules and priorities.
• Lead and execute the SIOP process for AM&B Poly Operations.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and Product Management to validate, refine, and align demand plans.
• Ensure demand signals are accurately captured, validated, and maintained within SAP.
• Drive daily performance through KPI-based management of supply chain and production flow.
• Monitor and actively manage OTIF delivery.
• Lead capacity planning and facilitate weekly capacity alignment with Operations.
• Evaluate constraints across labor, materials, and equipment to optimize throughput.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of planners responsible for order fulfillment and production planning.
• Instill a high-accountability culture centered on data, discipline, and results.

Skills

Master scheduling

KPI management

SIOP

SAP

Excel

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/related field

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP

Job description

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for end-to-end execution of supply chain planning, flow, and daily operational performance for the Automated Mailing & Bagging (AM&B) business unit at Pregis. This role translates demand signals into actionable production, material, and fulfillment plans, ensuring alignment between sales forecasts, plant execution, and customer commitments.

This leader owns both plant-level planning (Master Operations Scheduling) and daily execution discipline, driving performance through KPI management, proactive issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination. The role is accountable for ensuring reliable flow of materials, labor, and production capacity to meet customer expectations for on-time, in-full delivery within market competitive lead times.

Duties & Responsibilities

Planning & Execution Ownership

• Own, maintain, and execute the Master Operations Schedule based on demand plans and forecasts
• Translate demand into feasible production, inventory, and fulfillment plans across poly operations
• Ensure alignment between planning and plant execution, driving adherence to schedules and priorities

SIOP & Demand Integration

• Lead and execute the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process for AM&B Poly Operations
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and Product Management to validate, refine, and align demand plans
• Ensure demand signals are accurately captured, validated, and maintained within SAP

Daily Performance & Flow Management

• Drive daily performance through KPI-based management of supply chain and production flow
• Monitor and actively manage:
• On-Time In-Full Delivery (OTIF)

Lead Times

• Production Output vs. Plan
• Inventory Levels
• Identify gaps to plan, implement countermeasures, and elevate risks impacting customer delivery

Capacity & Production Alignment

• Lead capacity planning and facilitate weekly capacity alignment with Operations
• Evaluate constraints across labor, materials, and equipment to optimize throughput
• Ensure production stability and synchronization across key operational processes (converting, press, extrusion)

Team Leadership & Accountability

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of planners responsible for order fulfillment and production planning
• Instill a high-accountability, execution-focused culture centered on data, discipline, and results
• Drive standard work for planning processes and performance tracking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Operations Director, Plant Manager, Production Managers & Supervisors, and Schedulers to ensure plan adherence and execution discipline
• Serve as the central point of coordination across Sales, Operations, and Finance for supply chain performance
• Communicate performance, risks, and recovery plans clearly to leadership

Education And Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing supply chain, planning, or operations
• Proven experience in execution-focused supply chain roles, driving daily performance and operational results
• Experience leading and developing production, planning, or operations teams
• Proven experience with production scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence plant operations

Preferred Skills

• APICS, CPIM, or CSCP certification
• Experience in Make-to-Order manufacturing environments
• Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred) with demonstrated application in flow optimization and waste reduction
• Experience driving KPI-based performance management systems

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.