Head of Supply Chain

Continental•Norfolk, NE

22h

About The Position

The Head of Supply Chain is responsible for leading all supply chain activities within the plant. This role ensures efficient production planning, inventory management, and customer order support while aligning with the plant’s strategic objectives and global supply chain standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma/ GED
5 + years of Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Supervise a team in a manufacturing environment.
Good communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated capabilities relevant to the role, with the ability to apply prior experience in new or broader contexts.
Strong learning agility and openness to developing new skills.
Proven ability to collaborate, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain software.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related
SAP experience
Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
Strong knowledge of production planning and control processes.
Experience working with sales and order management teams to support customer needs.
Expertise in inventory and warehouse management.
Ability to develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with organizational goals

Responsibilities

Direct all supply chain activities and processes for the plant/operations unit, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company standards.
Develop and implement the plant supply chain strategy, translating it into actionable plans aligned with Business Unit (BU) SCM and Group objectives.
Provide strong management oversight, coaching, and guidance to the supply chain team to foster performance and continuous improvement.
Address daily operational challenges promptly and implement effective solutions to maintain an uninterrupted workflow.
Execute production planning, scheduling, sequencing, and control based on demand plans, work instructions, and established standards.
Conduct regular production reviews to ensure adherence to timelines, quality requirements, and operational targets.
Partner with sales and order management teams to support external customer requirements and resolve order-related issues.
Manage inventory levels and oversee internal plant warehouses for raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods.
Supervise receiving, shipping, scheduling, and inventory monitoring processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance Raw material storage for the plant side.