City of Shakopee

The Head of Supply Chain is responsible for leading all aspects of supply chain (operations, quality, logistics, warehousing and scheduling) in a rapidly-growing business. Focus will be on leadership and hands-on implementation of best practices to develop a world class operation. Core focus areas are: lead, manage and drive accountability across the team; improve process reliability across all lines and roasting; improve safety, quality and customer service; proactively guide production and capital strategy and execution; achieve continuous improvement with cost savings; and foster positive business vendor relations. The role will need to develop a wide-range of policies and resolve recurring manufacturing-based issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct, supervise, mentor and develop staff to deliver operational results that meet and exceed planned expectations. Demonstrate strong leadership through training and coaching to drive excellence and a best workplace, with focus on continuous improvement.

• Develop overall operational strategies in support of the business goals, while maintaining SQF certification.

• Implement key performance indicators to drive improvements, inclusive of process reliability, customer satisfaction, material metrics, inventory turns, PPV, cost reductions, supplier quality and supplier development

• Evaluate, purchase, and install manufacturing equipment as part of recommended capital strategy/plan.

• Ensure customer on time delivery, while reducing logistic costs.

• Build strategic alliances with key supplier partners based on metrics of quality, total cost and delivery linking to strategic business needs while reducing external spending.

• Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed

• Establish administrative policies, procedures and standards across operations

• Coordinate activities of operations and logistics functions with other business functions.

• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum 10 years of professional Operations experience, including direct plant leadership for minimum 5 years.

• Experience with Process Reliability improvement and Continuous Improvement initiatives like or similar to Lean Manufacturing and Design for Six Sigma critical.

• Supply Chain/logistics experience is a plus.

• Food Manufacturing experience (GMP Type Facility) highly preferred, but not critical.

SKILLS NEEDED

Ideal candidates are confident in their classic Operational training and desire to transform their career path by leveraging their skills and broadening their role.

• “Self-Starter”

  • Passion and ability to create and implement (player/coach mentality) basic policies and processes to drive continuous improvement.

  • Defining the role for management peers to become key members of a company's leadership team.

• Leadership:

  • Ability to command presence with employees at all levels to deal with diverse issues in a professional and mature manner. Become the go to person for all employees to discuss operations and supply chain related issues.

  • Team approach to achieving business results as role will work closely with other functions not only in Operations but also in other parts of the company.

  • Ability to adapt as the needs of the job evolve with flexibility in a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

• Operational and Supply Chain functional expertise

  • Ability to set up simplified policy programs, measure and track success.

  • Ability to create / manage budgets.

• Strong critical thinking with clear, fact-based written and verbal communication.

• Ability to lead multicultural teams

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• SALARY: $180-190,000, annually plus bonus.

• BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Sick Time

  • 401K Matching

• TRAVEL: Low to moderate travel required – occasional vendor visits.

• REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This role will report directly to the CEO of Cameron’s Coffee and a Functional leader at the corporate level.

• LOCATION: Corporate Headquarters located in Shakopee, MN.