Manager of Outsourced Production

MANAGER OF OUTSOURCES PRODUCTION

SelecTech is a leading supplier in specialty flooring products focused on technical applications such as static control flooring, laboratory flooring, and cleanroom flooring. The company has a range of products and services that it supplies to the market, including propriety company-produced products, as well as private label sourced products. The company’s proprietary products are injection molded and are produced by contract manufacturers to company specifications. The company is presently enjoying significant growth and expanding its offerings. Production management is a key component in supporting ongoing business and its growth as well as SelecTech’s ongoing product development programs. The ideal candidate will oversee, monitor and direct the performance of our outsourced manufacturing partners. As sales continue to grow, the candidate will help to build the team that supports these functions.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Production Management: Directing and monitoring outsourced manufacturing partners’ production throughput and quality.

Production Planning: Coordinating with SelecTech manufacturing partners to develop production schedules and plans based on order input, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacities.

Quality Control: Establishing, monitoring and documenting quality control/quality assurance procedures for incoming product inputs as well as the company’s finished goods.

Process Improvement: Continuously reviewing and optimizing supply chain processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance. Implementing new technologies or methodologies to streamline operations.

Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborating with suppliers, distributors, and logistics partners to maintain an efficient supply chain. Managing relationships with external partners and ensuring timely delivery of materials and products.

Risk Management: Identifying potential risks in the supply chain such as delays in material delivery, regulatory changes, or quality issues. Developing contingency plans to mitigate these risks and maintain continuity in the supply chain.

Inventory Management: Monitoring inventory levels of raw materials and finished products to prevent shortages and ensure on-time deliveries to customers. Optimizing inventory levels while considering factors like shelf life, lead times, and production schedules is essential.

Demand Forecasting: Analyzing historical data and sales forecasts to predict demand for SelecTech product inputs. This involves collaborating with sales, marketing, and SelecTech manufacturing partners to gather accurate information.

Product Support: Developing expertise in the installation and maintenance of the Company’s flooring products and providing field support to customers/installers as needed.

Technical Support: Assisting sales, marketing and engineering staff in developing, reviewing, and updating technical documentation for company

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial engineering or operations management. A degree in plastics engineering is a plus.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations or quality control in a manufacturing environment. Hands on manufacturing experience in flooring products and plastics manufacturing in particular, can substitute for educational experience.

Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions to optimize production and planning processes.

Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.

Proficiency in using in using Microsoft Office with strong ability in Excel

Strong communication and writing skills.

Other Requirements

Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of accuracy.

Willing to roll up sleeves and support where needed.

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