Essential Job Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all - inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.
- Drive s improvement of current planning systems, functions and daily operations to more effectively meet goals
- Assists with managing manufacturing capacity within a multi-state region
- Design s and implement s methods to gather and manage supply chain data
- Prepares and reviews required business reports
- Responsible for identifying and solving issues related to production flow through data analysis
- Collaborate s cross-functionally to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Negotiates with carriers / suppliers to maintain cost effective capacity and service
- Seek s out the most cost-efficient production procedures
- Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the factors that lie between the purchase of raw materials and delivery of finished products
- Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with the suppliers of raw materials or product components
- Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods
- Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle
- Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting
- Position may be based at Menasha Packaging site or customer location
