The company is currently using many elements of TPS but have a long way to go – and that is exactly the opportunity.  Their processes are relatively straightforward, making their plants an unusually good environment for a serious TPS practitioner. They need to strengthen standardized work, daily management, kaizen, flow and pull; develop operators and supervisors; and invest intelligently in automation.  They have a lot to build.  They want someone who finds that exciting.

 Highlighted Duties

• Lead a multi-site manufacturing organization across production, sourcing, scheduling, maintenance, quality, logistics, and shipping/receiving.
• Develop people and build strong leaders at every level—from operators to supervisors and managers.
• Spend significant time on the shop floor (gemba), coaching leaders, identifying opportunities, and driving accountability.
• Own key operating results including safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, inventory, and people development.
• Build and sustain a Lean/TPS operating system using daily management, visual management, standardized work, leader standard work, structured problem solving, and Kaizen.
• Identify and address problems at their source, using data and structured problem solving to drive sustainable improvements.
• Improve manufacturing flow through value-stream optimization, pull systems, Kanban, and one-piece flow where appropriate.
• Lead both major improvement initiatives and daily continuous improvement efforts with measurable results.
• Use operating data, financial information, and capital investment strategies to improve overall business performance.
• Partner across functions to improve labor utilization, scheduling, machine uptime, quality, inventory accuracy, and product cost.

Highlighted Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in engineering, business or related discipline, advanced degree or military experience a plus
• Roughly 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership at Plant Manager, or above
• A measurable record of Lean/TPS transformation
• Proven record of developing or promoting leaders from within
• Multi-site experience strongly preferred
• Must have experience with steel fabrication, metalworking, or related industry
• If building people, building a Lean operating system and building a stronger manufacturing company sounds like the work you want to do, this might be a great opportunity for you.

This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.

 Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer.  All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Talis Group’s client is a premier food manufacturer. They are seeking a Supply Chain Manager – Warehousing to lead logistics operations at its new Romulus, Michigan distribution center. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for warehousing, shipping, receiving, inventory control, transportation, material handling, and distribution center activities. This role will also include oversight of a smaller warehouse in Saline, MI.

Salary: $110 – $125,000 + bonus potential & strong benefits package

HIGHLIGHTED DUTIES

• Ensure safe, accurate, efficient, and timely movement, storage, and distribution of raw materials, packaging, supplies, and finished products.
• Lead, develop, and hold all team members accountable for performance and results.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, resources, and all operating costs.
• Establish and monitor KPIs.
• Identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate inventory
• Oversee shipping and receiving activities
• Serve as the warehouse operations SAP/RF scanning subject matter expert.
• Ensure compliance with SQF, GMP, HACCP, FDA, MDA, OSHA, sanitation, food safety, security, and company requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with all departments.
• Lead strategic initiatives involving facility expansions, process redesign, capacity planning, system implementations, Lean/Six Sigma, and operational improvements.
• Provide operational leadership and coverage during staffing shortages, peak periods, emergencies, and other business needs.

 HIGHLIGHTED REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business administration, or a related field required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Warehouse start-up experience desired. 
• 7+ years of progressive experience in warehousing, shipping, receiving, inventory control, distribution, or logistics, including at least three years recent management of supervisory and hourly employees. 
• Experience managing multiple, multi-shift facilities, budgets, staffing, KPIs/metrics, inventory programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Food production, or other regulated industry experience highly desired. 
• ERP/WMS experience required, including RF scanning.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, powered industrial truck safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, sanitation, food safety, and traceability requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, or other relevant supply-chain certification highly desired. 
• Ability to support multiple facilities and shifts and respond to operational issues outside normal working hours.

 This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.

Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer.  All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.