Supply Chain Supervisor

Donaldson Company, Inc.; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established technology and innovation leader is seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor to join their high-performing team at the Frankfort Plant. This role involves overseeing supply chain operations, enhancing workflows in production planning, inventory management, and logistics. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and leadership skills, driving initiatives that ensure efficiency and safety. Join a collaborative culture that values innovation and make a meaningful impact in a company committed to advancing filtration solutions for a cleaner world. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in supply chain.
• Experience in production control, materials purchasing, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations and improve workflows.
• Supervise team performance and drive process improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Tools

ERP Systems (Oracle E-Business Suite)

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence Software

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Join Donaldson Company’s Supply Chain team as our next Supply Chain Supervisor at our Frankfort Plant! Together, we are advancing filtration for a cleaner world by protecting the essential equipment that builds, feeds and moves the world! If you want to join a high-performing team and help us take our Supply Chain operations to the next level, this may be the career opportunity for you! Qualified candidates must be able to work out of our Frankfort, IN facility. In this role, you and your team will lead end-to-end supply chain operations for one of Donaldson's flagship manufacturing plants. You will supervise and improve workflows in areas including production planning, material purchasing, order management, inventory management, and logistics. You will collaborate closely with relevant functional areas and interdisciplinary teams, both within and outside the facility, to foster alignment and achieve shared goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Provide oversight to a team, ensuring the effective execution of workflows, driving process improvements, and resolving operational challenges in a timely manner.
2. Lead and inspire your team by actively participating in mentoring, performance evaluations, career development initiatives, and rewards programs to drive team engagement and performance.
3. Supervise salaried professionals and/or hourly operational employees in the areas of Scheduling, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Customer Service, and Shipping/Receiving.
4. Lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align demand forecast and supply plan, improving customer service levels and cost efficiency across the supply chain.
5. Manage production capacity utilization, including resource planning and overtime scheduling, to meet production timelines and ensure labor efficiency.
6. Oversee procurement, transportation, and warehousing of goods, ensuring material availability to support production goals while optimizing inventory utilization and carrying costs.
7. Monitor supplier performance and manage business relationships, to maintain timely material delivery and execute supplier projects.
8. Drive initiatives to maintain a safe work environment, actively supporting plant Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance and employee safety.
9. Engage with sales teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives, ensuring customer needs are met effectively.
10. Build and sustain strong relationships with critical customers, ensuring open communication to address needs, resolve issues, and improve overall experience.
11. Consistently achieve results in key performance metrics, including customer on-time delivery and inventory turns, contributing to the company’s operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

HS Diploma and 5 years of equivalent work experience or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in production control, materials purchasing, inventory planning, detailed scheduling, warehouse management, and logistics in a manufacturing environment.
2. CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD from APICS ASCM or other national certification.
3. Exposure to ERP systems such as Oracle E-Business Suite (R12).
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel to perform data analysis and ad-hoc reports.
5. Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) software for data mining and dashboard development.
6. Background in Kaizen, or continuous improvement.
7. Experience in Lean Six Sigma, or project management.

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About Us

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts.

Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.