Supply Chain Manager - Beverage Manufacturing

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $2,500

Retention Bonuses $500 at 6 months & 1

Annual merit increases

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc. in Hendersonville, NC, seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end supply chain operations. The role reports to the Plant Manager and requires coordinating production schedules, inventory, and logistics to keep the plant running efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain, strong communication, detail-orientation, and excellent time management. Experience in food/beverage manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management skills and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures production schedule is in proper sequence to minimize product carryover and maintain efficiency.
• Manages warehouse inventory for finished goods, raw materials, and ingredients.
• Coordinates verification of production and reviews formula recovery versus actual cases in QAD.
• Coordinates cycle counts with inventory supervisor to maintain accurate inventories.
• Manages production schedule, logistics, and purchasing of ingredients and packaging materials; partners with supply chain supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

QAD

Job description

• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500, payable during the pay period following successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment
• Retention Bonuses: Two additional $500 bonuses paid at 6 months and 1 year of employment, contingent upon active employment and good standing
• Annual Merit Increases: Eligible for yearly performance-based pay increases
• All bonuses are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings

Pay Incentives

• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500, payable during the pay period following successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment
• Retention Bonuses: Two additional $500 bonuses paid at 6 months and 1 year of employment, contingent upon active employment and good standing
• Annual Merit Increases: Eligible for yearly performance-based pay increases
• All bonuses are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager reports to the Plant Manager and is based out of our Hendersonville, North Carolina location. This individual will be responsible for managing the entire supply chain operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential Functions Of The Job)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities Include

• Ensures production schedule is in the proper sequence to minimize product carryover while maintaining efficiency.
• Manages inventory of the warehouse for finished goods, raw materials, and ingredients.
• Coordinates the verification of production from the prior day’s production by reviewing formula recovery versus actual cases recorded in QAD.
• Coordinates cycle counts with the inventory supervisor and ensures correct levels of counts are being performed to keep accurate inventories.
• Manages along with the supply chain supervisor the production schedule, logistics, purchases of ingredients, and packaging materials to supply production.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage two direct reports and five indirect reports consisting of salaried/hourly employees and union employees.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Communicates job expectations; planning, monitoring, and assessing job results; coaching, and counseling employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Establishes strategic goals; identifies and evaluates trends; chooses a course of action; defines objectives; evaluates outcomes.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented and can multi-task
• Must have excellent time management skills

Education And Experience

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
• Must have excellent time management skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Experience in Manufacturing or production environment (if necessary)
• Experience in report writing
• Proven organizational skills
• Ability to direct, coach, and train others.
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

FREQUENT:

Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in the area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

OCCASIONAL:

Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

VISION:

Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high-speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

HEARING:

Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines, and exhaust fans.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.