SoTalent · 7 hours ago
Director - Supply Chain Production
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSoTalent is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Production to provide strategic and operational leadership for Supply Chain and Internal Logistics within a high-volume hub operation. The role involves ensuring efficient material flow, labor planning, cost control, and service excellence aligned to the master production schedule.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end Supply Chain & Internal Logistics functions: Purchasing, Warehousing, Internal Delivery Systems (IDS), and Short-Term Forecasting & Planning
Plan and control material flow from suppliers through storage and internal distribution, ensuring safety, food hygiene compliance, and cost efficiency
Align material, labour, and volume targets with Operations Planning & Control (OP&C), supporting forecasting, MRP, and MPS execution
Own department KPIs, budgets (labour, materials, OpEx, CapEx), and productivity targets; drive performance via OPRS and planning tools
Manage short- and medium-term labour planning to improve flexibility and productivity across functions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean, CI, and operational excellence frameworks
Lead cross-functional collaboration with operations, procurement, finance, commercial, and corporate teams
Oversee performance reporting, incident analysis, audits, and compliance with hygiene, food safety, and regulatory standards
Lead, coach, and develop large management and frontline teams (100+ staff), promoting accountability, engagement, and performance culture
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in supply chain/logistics within manufacturing or high-volume operations
5+ years leading large, multi-layered teams (100+ employees)
Strong experience in change management, process improvement, and operational transformation
Solid understanding of forecasting, planning, MRP, inventory management, and internal logistics
Advanced IT and ERP capability (SAP or equivalent), strong MS Office skills
Proven ability to deliver results under pressure in regulated, safety-critical environments
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field
Company
SoTalent
At SoTechTalent, we specialise in connecting forward-thinking tech companies with world-class talent.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase