Supply Chain Supervisor

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Supervisor to lead operations at their Frankfort facility. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance supply chain efficiency and drive process improvements in a collaborative environment. You will oversee a high-performing team, manage production capacity, and ensure timely delivery of goods while optimizing inventory costs. If you have a passion for leadership and a background in supply chain management, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience or a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in production control and logistics in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations for a manufacturing plant.
• Supervise and improve workflows in production planning and logistics.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Logistics

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in 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 innovative solutions. As a leader in technology and innovation, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters, with opportunities to learn, effect change, and contribute meaningfully at work and in communities.

Join Donaldson Company's Supply Chain team as our next Supply Chain Supervisor at our Frankfort Plant! We are advancing filtration for a cleaner world by protecting the essential equipment that builds, feeds, and moves the world. If you want to be part of a high-performing team and elevate our Supply Chain operations, this could be your next career move. 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. Collaboration with relevant functional areas and interdisciplinary teams, both within and outside the facility, is essential 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 effective workflow execution, driving process improvements, and resolving operational challenges promptly.
2. Lead and inspire your team through mentoring, performance evaluations, career development initiatives, and rewards programs to enhance engagement and performance.
3. Supervise salaried professionals and/or hourly operational employees in Scheduling, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Customer Service, and Shipping/Receiving.
4. Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align demand forecasts with supply plans, improving customer service levels and cost efficiency.
5. Manage production capacity utilization, including resource planning and overtime scheduling, to meet production timelines and labor efficiency goals.
6. Oversee procurement, transportation, and warehousing of goods, ensuring material availability while optimizing inventory and costs.
7. Monitor supplier performance and manage business relationships to ensure timely delivery and successful supplier projects.
8. Drive initiatives to maintain a safe work environment, actively supporting plant Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for compliance and safety.
9. Engage with sales teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives, effectively meeting customer needs.
10. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring open communication to address needs and resolve issues.
11. Achieve key performance metrics, including on-time delivery and inventory turns, contributing to operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma and 5 years of relevant work experience or Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in production control, materials purchasing, inventory planning, scheduling, warehouse management, and logistics in manufacturing.
• Certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD from APICS ASCM or similar.
• Experience with ERP systems like Oracle E-Business Suite (R12).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Business Intelligence software for data mining and dashboards.
• Background in Kaizen or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or project management.

Key Words: Supervisor, Production, Purchasing, Processes, Planning, Procurement

Employment opportunities in the U.S. may require compliance with export control regulations. Candidates outside the U.S. must meet equivalent export control requirements. Donaldson is aware of recruiting scams targeting job seekers; we will never solicit money during the application process. All official communications will come from a donaldson.com email address. For verification, contact [e-mail].

Donaldson is an equal opportunity employer, providing fair employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, disability, and other protected statuses by law.