Director of Supply Chain in Bridgeport/Danbury CT

This well established manufacturer of very unique precision product applications is undergoing tremendous growth.  They seek a Supply Chain executive who has a history of driving LEAN into the supply chain.  They expect this LEAN Leader to create a pull based Kanban system as part of a visual factory. The focus of this job is internal materials management together with the design, implementation and management of production scheduling systems. This Director will report to the VP of Manufacturing.

Given the size of the operation this executive must be hands on and will be in the trenches with the team making it all happen.

• Manage purchasing, inventory, forecasting, planning, scheduling, and logistics


• Implement a fully functional supply chain management infrastructure


• Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for improving supply chain performance


• Complete production tracking to ensure shipment commitments are met


• Negotiate contracts


• Establish and mange long term supplier relationships


• Assist with LEAN implementation


• Continually reduce costs


• Maximize supply chain flexibility while minimizing risk


• Manage 5 people

Minimum qualifications:

• BS degree


• Lean supply chain expertise is mandatory; not just the implementation of lean concepts but the actual personal responsibility and track record of creating a culture of empowered employees dedicated to continuous, aggressive improvement at every single stage of the supply chain


• Recent 7 years of comprehensive, all inclusive supply management in a fast paced, hi precision,  hi tech, hi volume, complex manufacturing environment


• Hands on role managing a similar size materials department


• Experience developing and managing a pull based Kanban system as part of a visual factory


• A leader who aggressively drove LEAN into the supply chain


• Experienced in ERP


• Proven ability to negotiate major contracts


• History of reducing costs and driving continuous improvement

Location:  Bridgeport/Danbury CT 

- Leslie

Leslie Gabriele

Gabriele & Company

Recruiters for Manufacturing and Materials
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leslie@gabrieleandcompany.com

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