Supply Chain Operations Manager

CMC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee forecasting, purchasing, production planning, logistics, receiving and inventory control. You will develop strategies to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost efficiency, while leading cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes Lean/continuous improvement, budgeting, and leadership development in a Goleta, CA on-site setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• Proven track record in Lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
• Financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to drive change and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.
• Demonstrated exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational functions through supervision of Forecasting, Purchasing, Production Planning, Logistics, Receiving and Inventory Control.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to meet quality, on-time delivery, efficiency, and profitability.
• Implement best practices in production planning, inventory management, procurement, and logistics.
• Ensure processes meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Engineering and Product to align operations with goals.
• Establish and monitor KPIs across all operational areas.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and capital investment projects.
• Develop and mentor operational leadership and succession planning.
• Champion accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Build, document and refine supply chain processes in support of ISO 9001.
• Create Master Production Schedule balancing customer and company needs.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Supplier Management

Team Leadership

Cost Control

Operational Excellence

Vendor Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Cycle Counting

Business Processes

Excel

Inventory Turns Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

CMC exists to help save lives with a mission to innovate the equipment and education that keep people safe in high-risk environments, we build the tools and develop the training to help our customers perform their jobs with greater safety and efficiency.We are a dedicated and passionate team committed to providing the world’s most trusted life safety equipment and education. We work from our headquarters in the central coast of California and we proudly proclaim CMC’s American roots, our commitment to American jobs, and our pride in American workmanship.

This critical role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing administrative aspects of operations including supply chain, forecasting, purchasing, logistics and warehouse functions. This role ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations that support company growth, quality, and customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage operational functions through direct supervision of Forecasting, Purchasing, Production Planning, Logistics, Receiving and Inventory Control.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to meet company objectives for quality, on-time delivery, efficiency, and profitability.
• Implement best practices in production planning, inventory management, procurement, and logistics.
• Ensure operational processes meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Engineering and Product to align operations with business goals and customer requirements.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across all operational areas.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and capital investment projects for operations.
• Develop and mentor operational leadership, ensuring strong succession planning and staff development.
• Champion a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Build, document and refine supply chain processes in support of ISO 9001
• Create Master Production Schedule that balances customer and CMC needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Supplier Management
• Team Leadership and Development
• Cost Control and Budgeting
• Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Cycle Counting
• Business Processes
• Exceptional knowledge of MRP, planning systems and Excel.
• Inventory Turns Optimization

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of production, supply chain, and warehouse management best practices.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Deep knowledge business operationsa and effective decision making normally associated with a Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven track record in Lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to drive change and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This on-site (Goleta, CA) role operates in both office and manufacturing environments. Requires occasional travel to vendors or company facilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit and stand; using the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must occasionally exert or lift to 20 pounds. Successful performance requires good eyesight with or without corrective lens. Requires long periods of time working at a computer and includes phone work.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.