About this role
CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more. Job Description Essential Job Functions:
• Oversee and maintain production control planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and balance manpower and machine utilization. • Investigate deviations to production schedules and ensure timely resolution. • Provide accurate and timely customer order responses, ensuring that required schedules, materials, and systems are in place. • Collaborate with the Operations Manager to develop production plans and forecasts. • Develop and adjust sales forecasts based on release information and market conditions. • Create strategies for efficient manufacturing and on-time product delivery to consistently meet customer requirements. • Maintain optimum inventory levels to balance customer demand with carrying costs and minimize premium freight. • Oversee changes in Bills of Material (BOM) with Engineering collaboration. • Develop and implement visual inventory management systems on the production floor. • Establish procedures and oversee annual physical inventory, including valuation and reconciliation. • Monitor inventory adjustments, conduct cycle counting, and integrate sales forecasts with inventory and budget planning. • Manage obsolete products and support Sales in removal activities. • Manage departmental expenses within budget and lead continuous improvement initiatives. • Build strong cross-functional and strategic relationships across all levels of management. • Motivate, coach, and develop staff to optimize performance and encourage personal/professional growth. • Identify and develop internal talent through mentoring and succession planning. • Maintain departmental Key Operating Procedures (KOPs) and ensure compliance with safety rules, UAW union contracts, and plant policies. • Lead plant purchasing functions for both direct and indirect materials. • Drive departmental accountability through KPI tracking, action item follow-up, and achievement of plant metric targets. • Promote and integrate safety as a core responsibility alongside departmental objectives. Qualifications:
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in inventory management, planning, scheduling, and distribution within a manufacturing environment. • Automotive supplier experience strongly desired. • Proven track record of team leadership and performance improvement. • Strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing cost structures. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle/SAP preferred). • Ability to utilize complex reporting and data analysis tools effectively. Deliverables:
• Departmental KOP reports and compliance. • Achievement of overall departmental goals and objectives. • Employee training, coaching, and development plans. • Consistently high levels of plant customer satisfaction. • Inventory accuracy and effective inventory level management. • Documented continuous improvement initiatives. • Reduction of inventory adjustments and obsolete stock. • Support quality, environmental, and 5-S programs. Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Logistics, or Engineering required. • MBA or master’s in supply chain management preferred. • APICS certification highly preferred; CPIM strongly recommended. If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!