Senior Manager - Supply Chain Management - Flex-N-Gate

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10^th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Senior Corporate Supply Chain Manager is responsible for providing and executing overall strategic and operational direction for Flex-N-Gate’s Supply Chain Management activities. The scope includes Inventory Control, Supplier Scheduling, Customer/Production Planning, Material Handling and Logistics/Customs across multiple Flex-N-Gate Plants. This position is responsible for delivering excellence in Supply Chain Management Methods and Routines throughout the Plant Materials Planning & Logistics teams, and ultimately to deliver favorable financial results to Flex-N-Gate through excellence in Supply Chain Management functions.   

• Serve Plant MP&L Teams as a Subject Matter Expert resource related to supply chain processes and routines.
• Consistently demonstrate results driven leadership as measured by MPL Balanced Scorecard Metrics and Monthly Leadership Reviews.
• Establish and implement global standard best practices in all areas of Supply Chain. Identify internal and external best practices and facilitate standardization activities globally for all macro disciplines.
• Lead and support, as required, launch readiness activities for major launches.
• Serve as an MP&L Champion for Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives, inclusive of shop floor visual management and flow, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), 5S, Kanban, etc.
• Work closely on a daily basis with other functional leads, including Finance, Supplier Quality, Quality, Sales, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering to optimize overall business.
• Attend and/or lead periodic team meetings as required – with a strong focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead the optimization of current Supply Chain Management technologies while consistently striving for technological advancements aligned with improved delivery of results.
• Support Plant Manager’s with Materials Manager Position Succession/Progression, Acquisition, Training, and Coaching.
• Support Plant Manager’s with MP&L Organizational Structure Strategy and Performance Management Process.
• Assess global training needs and facilitate/conduct standard global training activities that support standard skillsets across plants and ultimately improve the expertise of our Supply Chain/MP&L workforce globally.
• Support global MP&L teams with recruiting and securing of Supply Chain talent, building high performing teams.
• Provides senior management with the necessary information to make data-based decisions to deliver the company’s strategic and financial goals.
• Demonstrate leadership by establishing credibility; act with integrity; emulate and inspire commitment; motivate and guide teams to achieve strategic objectives & goals.
• Conduct training sessions and seminars.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• Excellent leadership and time management skills.
• Community college or university degree in appropriate discipline – preferably with a concentration in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering/Management.
• Minimum of ten years work experience in a manufacturing or supply chain management environment.
• Minimum of six years work experience in a Supervisory or Managerial role.
• APICS or ISM Certification preferred.
• Tier 1 or OEM Automotive Supply Chain Experience preferred.
• Sound knowledge of ERP Systems.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required.
• Troubleshooting ability is required.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated good internal and external customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Travel required.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.