Do you want to be part of a team where we work collaboratively to achieve our goals? Do you enjoy working in an innovative and growth focused environment? A company that invests in its equipment and its team members? Then Hydro-Thermal is the company for you!

At Hydro-Thermal Corporation success is attributed to people who are committed to technical competence, are responsive to customers' needs, are friendly, are willing to work hard, have complete integrity, and are active in our industry and in the local communities.

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Supply Chain Manager manages inventory, production planning, purchasing, and shipping and receiving activities, supporting production objectives at minimum cost and consistent with company quality standards and customer requirements. The position will be responsible for: 

• Controlling accurate inventory levels that support planned sales 

• Purchasing materials and services at minimum cost that meet company quality standards and production schedules. 

• Manage company logistics at the least cost that meets production and customer objectives 

• Negotiate master supply agreements and strategic supplier management 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manages and maintains the company’s inventory at defined levels. 

• Conducts cycle counts and year end physical counts 

• Defines and corrects root causes of cycle count variations 

• Manages and maintains the company’s ERP/MRP purchasing system and procedures to ensure honest and ethical relationships with all suppliers. 

• Maintains, reviews, and revises the Approved Supplier list. 

• Audits, tracks, and reports supplier performance. 

• Negotiates the purchase of equipment, raw materials, parts, and/or service. 

• Drive favorable price variance through supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing, and active supply chain management 

• Researches and investigates new technologies, materials parts, and/or processes in support of company product development, and/or engineering requirements. 

• Supervise and guide material flow through the system and shop to include all raw goods, finished goods, and customer supplied material.  

Attributes of Ideal Candidate 

• Team player with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for performing at a high level in a cross-functional environment 

• Highly organized individual with abilities in prioritization, time management, problem solving and decision-making skills 

• Strong communication skills and experience leading a technical team 

• Capable of working on multiple projects at once 

• PC literate including Microsoft Office software 

• Technical knowledge of the raw material and services performed at the company 

• Understand and interpret engineering drawings 

• Lead diverse teams and work jointly with both internal and external customers/suppliers. 

• Foster a cooperative work environment in office and shop. 

• Written and verbal communication skills. 

• Analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills 

• Lean manufacturing methods, including Just-In-Time 

Preferred Education and/or Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree required, an MBA is desirable or equivalent experience and/or education. 

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment or related experience and/or education 

• Previous experience as a Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Production Manager.
• Netsuite experience highly preferred, ERM experience required.

• Certification in Six-Sigma preferred 

• Certification in CPM and/or CPIM is strongly preferred, but not required.  

Work Environment 

• Minimal exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, chemical vapors, metal work and loud noise 

• Some physical activity including lifting up to 25 lbs, bending, and standing  

EEO Statement Hydro-Thermal Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

We are currently only accepting direct applications for this position.  We kindly request that search firms and placement agencies refrain from submitting inquiries or resumes at this time.

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