Sr. Production Process Governance & Regional Support Manager

This is an on-site position based at our Main Office location in Gastonia, NC.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting planning and scheduling teams to improve production accuracy ensuring schedule adherence
• Standardizing and documenting the scheduling and planning process in plants
• Monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed
• Developing and optimizing process governance for all supply chain processes in the plant
• Acting as a support group for any plant’s day-to-day performance recovery
• Focusing on training and skill development for plant MP&L capabilities
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency in process governance and support across different departments or business units
• Conducting regular audits and assessments to evaluate the adherence and the effectiveness of process governance
• Supporting and governing the PP, MM, SD and WM modules in SAP for the region
• Supporting supervision of overall inventory control, order processing, warehouse activities, transportation, maintenance and customer service
• Manage other functional process managers in designing/improving, and supporting manufacturing planning processes in the plants

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years' team management/leadership experience in process governance, standardization and support
• 4-6 years' minimum experience as plant MP&L Manager in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Previous experience managing other functional process managers in designing/improving, and supporting manufacturing planning processes in the plant

Skills

• Skilled in standardizing and documenting critical scheduling and planning processes within manufacturing/warehouse plants
• Proficient in governing and supporting key SAP modules such as PP, MM, SD, and WM to optimize regional supply chain activities
• Adept at enhancing production accuracy and reducing backlogs through effective KPI management and process improvements
• Proficient with data analytics skills and using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau and SQL
• Experienced in crafting and executing targeted training programs for enhancing MP&L capabilities across multi-functional teams
• Reporting and governance of regional MP&L KPI's
• Up to 20% travel (Domestic/International)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in project/program management
• Supply Chain Certifications (APICS, CSCP, CPIM)
• Distribution experience a plus
• Masters degree