Rheem Manufacturing Looking for Director, Supply Chain and Operations Strategy at Atlanta, GA Full Time

A Career at Rheem: Where Comfort Is Your Calling

At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people’s lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

The Director, Strategic Supply Chain Operations is responsible for the leadership of all areas of designated special projects and strategic manufacturing and supply chain operations to drive process optimization to meet company goals.

This leadership role will provide strategic direction for Sales and Operations Planning, Master Planning, Inventory planning, materials planning and flows, and Production Scheduling, and utilize lean manufacturing principles to guide and deliver on commitments tied to Rheem’s Global Connected Enterprise (GCE) 10-year strategy.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• This role is responsible for leading the design and implementation of Rheem’s end-to-end supply chain strategic manufacturing roadmap
• Responsible for analyzing supply chain data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. This may involve using data analysis tools to identify areas of inefficiency or waste and developing strategies to address these issues.
• Lead and execute Rheem’s integrated plan and multiyear roadmap to transform our supply chain and manufacturing operations capabilities.
• Develop new models for service (product availability, delivery performance and perfect order), innovative solutions to support business growth, inventory strategies, and drive overall supply chain cost optimization
• Lead optimization projects across Rheem to achieve cost savings and cash flow improvements that deliver a superior customer experience and enable growth
• Guide and facilitate coordination across functions to drive unified vision and outcomes from Rheem supply chain and operations
• Lead the supply chain and manufacturing operations organization through strategic planning with defined outcomes and identified metrics
• Build and maintain key relationships with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Category, Finance, etc.

to drive alignment with transformation agenda across products

• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of integrated end-to-end planning capabilities including Sales & Operations Planning, Master Planning, Inventory Planning, Materials Planning and Production Scheduling
• Drive implementation of Lean principles to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of plant operations
• Lead and facilitate review meetings with Senior Leadership and cross functional teams
• Lead all aspects of review and prioritization of key supply chain initiatives (existing and new)
• Use segmentation, supported by activity-based cost-to-serve analytics, to align supply chain offerings with customer needs to increase both margin and customer service levels
• Focus on solving end-to-end problems leveraging technology as an enabler
• Creatively solve our toughest problems and focus on high value priority initiatives that alter our competitive standing
• Maintain and share knowledge on industry best practices/benchmarks and internal/external influences on Rheem Products supply chain
• Develop monthly/quarterly cadence for leadership review of progress against key initiatives
• Lead understanding of fulfillment support to emerging channels and its impact on the overall supply chain network

Job Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in senior level operations experience
• 10+ years’ experience in the OEM industry
• 4+ years in leading as well as developing team
• Strong leader and role model, big-picture thinking, adaptability, flexibility, perseverance, ability to resolve conflict and drive change.
• Strong experience in engineering and operations management at a strategic level, plus direction and coordination of diverse portfolio of operating and program development.
• Strong financial and budgeting acumen and experience; experience performing meaningful analyses of engineering and operations.
• Well organized, detail oriented and able to prioritize and delegate effectively.
• Experience with DFT/Lean manufacturing and formal Lean training or Six Sigma tools preferred.
• Design and development experience.
• Ability to apply complex technical ideas to help develop products and processes to meet demands of customers internal and external.
• Understanding of business systems and their capabilities for support of entire manufacturing business (planning systems, BOM systems, MRP, and their interdependencies)
• Possess strong analytical skills to be able to analyze complex data and make sound strategic decisions. This includes the ability to conduct data analysis, interpret data, and develop insights and recommendations based on the analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others is a matrix team environment.

HOW TO STAND OUT:

• Master’s degree in Business or Engineering

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

Primary Location

US-RC_US_GA-Atlanta

Work Locations

Rheem Atlanta Office (GA)

Job

Supply Chain

Organization

Enterprise

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Director

Job Posting

Oct 3, 2023, 9:14:54 AM

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.