bakerly · 17 hours ago
Supply Chain Manager
Easton,PA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expBakerly is a family-owned company known for its premium baked goods, and they are seeking a Plant Supply Chain Manager to oversee all supply chain activities at their main production facility. The role involves leadership in warehousing, inventory control, transportation, production scheduling, and procurement to ensure efficient operations and material availability.
BakeryFood and BeverageFood DeliveryFood ProcessingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the plant Supply Chain organization, including Supply Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Transportation, and E-Commerce fulfillment operations
Ensure all plant Supply Chain processes, reporting routines, and KPIs are aligned with frameworks and expectations established by the Supply Chain Department
Set clear expectations, KPIs, and performance targets that ladder up to Supply Chain department metrics and governance
Build capability, train supervisors and coordinators, and develop future leadership bench strength
Foster a culture of safety, accuracy, urgency, and continuous improvement across all supply chain functions
Oversee the creation, validation, and optimization of the production schedule in alignment with planning processes, demand signals, and production management requirements
Collaborate with Production, QA, and Maintenance to manage changeovers, downtime, trials, and material needs
Maintain ERP and APS data integrity according to Supply Planning & company standards
Manage plant-level procurement activities to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging
Execute purchasing activities in accordance with corporate procurement policies, approved suppliers, and sourcing strategies
Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and service levels; escalate structural issues through the Supply Chain Department
Maintain inventory targets and reorder strategies that comply with corporate planning and inventory policies
Support continuous improvement in planning accuracy, production flow, and schedule adherence
Oversee warehousing and logistics execution while ensuring that operational processes adhere to supply chain department standards and best practices
Guarantee accurate and timely material flow to production lines and consistent execution of processes defined by corporate logistics governance
Oversee inventory control functions—cycle counts, variance investigations, adjustments—ensuring compliance with corporate inventory accuracy standards
Ensure FEFO compliance, lot traceability, QA hold management, and freezer accuracy in alignment with food safety and corporate traceability protocols
Oversee outbound shipments, 3PL performance, transportation scheduling, and order execution to meet corporate service-level expectations
Drive continuous improvement in warehouse KPIs (dock-to-stock, accuracy, labor productivity, space utilization) using methodologies, dashboards, and targets defined with the Supply Chain Department
Maintain warehouse and logistics compliance with safety, food safety, regulatory, and audit requirements in accordance with Plant Management
Partner with Production to ensure schedule adherence, line readiness, and strong coordination between material planning and operational execution
Align with QA on material quality, holds/releases, traceability, and compliance issues
Support R&D with trials, phase-ins/outs, and product changes, ensuring supply readiness within corporate processes
Collaborate with Finance on inventory valuation, variance reporting, audits, and month-end close, ensuring alignment with corporate supply chain financial controls
Work with IT and corporate supply chain systems teams to enhance ERP/WMS utilization and data governance
Ensure adherence to OSHA, FSMA, FDA, SQF, Non-GE, GMP, and all internal safety and quality regulations
Enforce proper handling, storage, documentation, and sanitation practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment
Proven experience managing multi-layer teams (supervisors, coordinators, planners, buyers, warehouse leads, material handlers), ideally in a 24/7 or high-volume production setting
Demonstrated ability to build, structure, and develop teams, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning for frontline leadership and professional staff
Strong background in warehouse and freezer operations, inventory management, transportation, and material flow within high-velocity production environments
Hands-on operator with strong floor presence and the ability to balance strategic leadership with daily operational oversight
Proficiency with ERP, APS, and WMS systems; experience managing parameter governance and system-driven processes across teams
Excellent problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills in high-urgency, fast-paced environments
Strong communication, influencing, and cross-functional leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead through others and align diverse stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined in process execution, operational rigor, and follow-through
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards for accuracy, safety, service, and team performance
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb (including stairs/ladders)
Ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Physical dexterity necessary to handle supplies, machine parts, and tools
Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
Ability to work in dry, refrigerated, and cold-temperature environments
Ability to perform repetitive motions (lifting, bending, pulling, pushing)
Ability to respond quickly to operational needs requiring physical movement
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Additional supplemental insurance options (life, critical, accident, STD)
Free stress-management counseling and discounts on health and fitness products
Generous PTO policy and 401(k) plan with 3% employer match
9 paid company holidays
40% discount on all company products
Company
bakerly
Bakerly is a bakery that specializes in the production and supply of bread, buns, croissants, pancakes, and snacks as well as recipes.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Fabian Milon
Co-Founder and COO
Recent News
2025-11-10
2024-04-07
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