Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Management:
  • Manage and optimize inventory levels, ensuring alignment with production schedules and demand forecasts.
  • Coordinate with the appropriate parties to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.
• Production Planning and Scheduling:
  • Collaborate with production teams to develop and execute effective production schedules.
  • Monitor production performance and adjust plans as necessary to meet changing demands and operational challenges.
• Logistics and Distribution:
  • Oversee the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring efficient transportation and distribution.
  • Work with logistics partners to optimize transportation routes and reduce costs while maintaining delivery performance.
• Quality and Compliance:
  • Ensure that all supply chain activities comply with food safety regulations and company quality standards.
  • Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure the integrity of raw materials and finished products.
• Supplier Management:
  • Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
  • Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or cost.
• Data Reporting:
  • Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance to the plant manager.
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
  • Foster a collaborative and problem-solving culture within the team.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience with ERP system – SAP.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and possesses the ability to develop interdepartmental relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, logistics, and inventory management.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage one or more direct reports.
• Work requires supervising and monitoring work performance of direct reports including making final decisions on hiring and disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed.
• Develop functional responsibilities of individuals that report to this position and ensure that best-in class output is created.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Typical work in office and manufacturing environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.
• Work involves daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness and/or poor lighting, noise, and vibration. Seasonal exposure to weather elements to include, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality, and Growth.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is:

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.​

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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