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At Swaggerty Sausage Co., we're always looking for incredible talent as we continue to grow.People who wake up every day with boundless optimism.Here's your chance to lead the group that seeks out the best individuals, hire the best and the brightest fit for their perfect role, and empower them to raise the bar, all while having fun every day! When you join the Swaggerty Sausage Co. family, we make sure that when your friends, family, and colleagues ask you where you work, it's preceded by “I have the incredible privilege to serve with my team at Swaggerty's Farm.”

Job Description / Role Summary

The Director of Supply Chain will be responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement process, supplier relationships, and material costs. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of supply chain management in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to balance supply and demand, minimize excess stock, and prevent shortages.
• Supplier Relations: Collaborate with procurement teams to manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain (e.g., supplier failures, transportation delays) and develop contingency plans.
• Technology Integration: Implement and manage systems like ERP software to streamline supply chain processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams across operations, sales, and finance to align supply chain activities with company objectives.
• Lead and manage the supply chain team to ensure effective sourcing, logistics, and supplier negotiations.
• Monitor and assess supplier and logistics performance to ensure compliance with company standards and contractual agreements.
• Develop cost reduction initiatives and drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and corporate policies related to supply chain management and sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), and Certified in Supply Management (CPSM) certifications are a plus.
• 7+ years of supply chain management experience in a food manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain management software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
• Communication:Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and spoken words.
• Problem Solving and Analytical skills: Ability to analyze and find a solution for, or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building: Ability to effectively build relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Time Management: Ability to utilize available time to organize & complete work within given deadlines
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Persistence - Ability to complete a task or course of action despite opposition or discouragement
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information internally

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

-Frequently required to stand; use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear.

-Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

-The employee may occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The Supply Chain department may also spend a considerable amount of time on their feet each day.

EEO/AA information:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions related to compensation and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of merit.Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.Furthermore, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety and/or health risk.

Any employee, who believes he or she is not being afforded fair and objective treatment under this policy, or believes they have witnessed discrimination, should promptly report the matter to their supervisor or Human Resources.The Company will promptly investigate all complaints and take appropriate remedial action, depending on the results of the investigation and the particular circumstances in the case.You will not be penalized or retaliated against for making a complaint or a report of a matter that you believe is in violation of this policy.

The Company will continue to be guided and motivated by this policy and, with the cooperation of all employees, will continue actively pursuing the goal of equal opportunity throughout the Company.

CULTURE INDEX INFORMATION

As part of our candidate review process, you will be receiving an email from Culture Index to complete a survey.

We are asking you to complete the Culture Index Survey to:

Better identify your strengths

Assist us in better management and development processes

First and foremost, please be informed that Culture Index is:

A survey, not a test. There is no passing or failing.

There is no such thing as a perfect result.

We only measure work-related behaviors.

We do not measure intelligence.

We do not measure a person's learning curve.

We cannot determine race, gender or religion.

We cannot determine your age.

We cannot determine your ambition.

We do not measure anything abnormal or clinical.

Take your time, read the instructions, and complete the survey by yourself.Once completed, your results will be reviewed by a group of team members to help determine next steps in the application process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food & Beverages

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