Danfoss Power Solutions - Blackman, MI
posted 4 months ago
Danfoss Power Solutions, located in Jackson, MI, is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain to oversee the Supply Chain function at the Jackson facility. This role is integral to the Plant Level Leadership Team and reports directly to the Plant Director. The Manager of Supply Chain will be responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of raw materials, finished parts, and assemblies to meet sales forecast requirements. This position requires a strong understanding of supply chain processes and the ability to analyze forecasts, inventories, vendor lead times, and production capacity to determine optimal production schedules. The successful candidate will work closely with various teams, including Manufacturing and Engineering, to address production requirements, capacity, due dates, and the availability of parts and materials. A key responsibility will be to drive cost reduction initiatives within the Supply Chain and lead continuous improvement activities. The Manager will also develop and own the long-term strategic plan for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) function, coordinating production operations with the requirements for finished products and the needs for material and labor. In addition to these responsibilities, the Manager will prepare and issue periodic status and activity reports, develop and implement departmental procedures, and create improvements in organizational procedures, policies, standards, specifications, methods, processes, and equipment within the Supply Chain. The role also involves ensuring the timely and efficient movement of materials to and from designated production, storage, receiving, and shipping locations, while supporting indirect manufacturing employees engaged in shipping, receiving, and handling materials. Adherence to facility safety guidelines and participation in identifying and reducing potential hazards is also a critical aspect of this position.