Supply Chain Operations Manager
Alcoa, TN, US
6888627
6 days ago
Job Description
Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Details
- Lead all supply chain activities at a flagship U.S. manufacturing site - with full responsibility for planning, scheduling, inventory, and materials flow
- Collaborate directly with other plants and corporate leadership across North America (RPNA) to ensure alignment, consistency, and results
- Build, coach, and scale a team: 8 direct and ~16 indirect reports across planning and materials
- Translate corporate SOPs and lean initiatives into on-the-ground execution
- Monitor and improve KPIs tied to customer fulfillment, inventory turns, budget adherence, and process performance
- Troubleshoot shortages, streamline material flow, and work cross-functionally to drive problem-solving at every level
What Sets This Role Apart
- Executive Visibility: This is a role the C-suite is watching, not just a back-office planning position.
- Big Scope + Deep Impact: You’ll shape operations across multiple sites while directly influencing plant-level performance.
- Metals Focus: If you’ve worked with steel, aluminum, or copper, this is your edge.
- Real Team Leadership: This isn’t a policy-writing desk job. You’ll be embedded with your teams, guiding, improving, and mentoring.
- Tools That Matter: SAP is in place, or experience with other ERPs is a must.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain management with multi-site experience preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in metals or industrial manufacturing - aluminum, steel, copper, etc.
- B.S. degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or another related.
- Strong understanding of material flow, planning, inventory, and scheduling
- Operations mindset - you know how to drive KPIs from the plant floor, not just from a spreadsheet
- SAP or similar ERP experience
- A proven leader who can align, develop, and execute within a high-performance team
A bit about us
We are a global manufacturing powerhouse supporting mission-critical industries, including aerospace, automotive, and heavy industrial markets. For over a century, we've been at the forefront of innovation, with a strong footprint across North America. Our commitment to operational excellence is reflected in our investment in lean manufacturing, advanced supply chain systems, and leadership development.
Why join us
- Be the supply chain leader at a flagship U.S. manufacturing site - with direct accountability for planning, materials, inventory, and performance.
- Own the strategy and execution across end-to-end supply chain operations including backlog, scheduling, material flow, and inventory optimization.
- Enjoy executive visibility - this role reports directly to the Plant Manager and is highly visible to the CEO and corporate leadership.
- Collaborate across North America with Supply Chain leaders at other plants to align on material flow, production schedules, and distribution.
- Comprehensive Benefits with flexible packages
- Limited Travel - 10-15%
- Retirement options: up to 10% match on 401K, with other flexible retirement options
- 20-25% Bonus