ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

 

Under the general supervision of the Plant Manager the Warehouse Operations Manager is responsible for the management of the warehouse, inventory control, and production scheduling for the Maumee Facility. Overall, the Warehouse Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing capacity/demand planning, ensuring all inventories on hand are handled properly in SAP, maintaining dock and storage facilities in an organized manner, and managing the flow of finished products to the warehouse. This position is responsible for inventory reconciliations while adhering to the JSOX guidelines and keeping inventories current by overseeing the MRP Controllers and Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, staging operations, and working closely with material handlers and warehouse/production employees.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Using leadership abilities, performance accountability, and situational appraisal methodologies - the manager must ensure the site achieves AOP Goals and Objectives Plans and organizes production activities to meet or exceed AOP goals specific to inventory management and short to mid-term production scheduling (Master and Finite Schedules) to achieve maximum OTIF results Participates in S&OP planning meetings as the expert on the production plan/schedule, capacity, and inventory control Is accountable for the safety performance areas of responsibility, including consistent effort and support for the site Manages all aspects of safety within the functional area of responsibility to assure conformance to policy and procedures for the office Delivers upon strict adherence to the Quality Management System (ISO) by maintaining and improving upon all facets of the QMS. Uses trailing indicators to identify areas of improvement Develops control plans to actively monitor leading indicators of performance throughout the facility Manages the site-owned raw material inventories and Vendor Owned Inventory program Interacts with vendors to balance consignment inventories. Communicates to resolution of any discrepancies through generally accepted inventory practices and SAP guidelines Monitors and maintains operational raw material and work-in-process inventory levels, as a site leader, adapts personal characteristics and execution to levels appropriate to the Maumee site Possesses full authority to make any decisions within the scope of authority (MRPs, Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving). Works collaboratively with the appropriate managers to resolve issues. Strong interaction with the Supply Chain and Quality Manager is a necessity Maintains high-level integrity and validity of all transactions within the ERP system Communicates effectively throughout all levels of the organization as to product performance versus planned –interaction with Product Management, Technology, and Finance is routine and expected Plans, coordinates, and executes physical inventory activities as required. Conforms to all GAAP and JSOX required reporting. Resolves (and documents) all discrepancies to reconcile and close the process

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree 5 -10 years of experience in a production environment with specific attention to production planning, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and people development skill sets Advanced SAP experience Experience in ISO 9001 and Six Sigma methodologies.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

APICS Certification  CFATS compliance experience Batch Manufacturing experience

 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

Non-Exempt, Full-Time (40 Hrs.) 1st Shift Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.