Supply Chain Improvement Manager

Direct Hire Opportunity with Company Benefits

Location: Dalton, G

Compensation: $65,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experienc

Schedule: Onsit

Travel: Minimal local travel between facilitie

Summary

TES Recruiting is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Dalton, GA seeking a Supply Chain Improvement Manager to support inventory management, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives across two manufacturing facilities.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong supply chain or materials background who also has exposure to Lean Manufacturing and wants to continue growing their continuous improvement skillset. The position will initially focus heavily on inventory, materials flow, supplier communication, and ERP/MRP execution, while gradually taking on more Lean and operational improvement responsibilities over time.

The ideal candidate is analytical, hands-on, process-oriented, and comfortable working closely with production, scheduling, suppliers, and plant leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage raw material inventory and supplier communication across two facilities
Monitor inventory accuracy, safety stock levels, lead times, and material availability
Coordinate purchase orders, delivery updates, and material shortages
Support ERP/MRP system usage and inventory management processes
Analyze operational and inventory data to identify improvement opportunities
Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, root cause analysis, standard work, and waste reduction
Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities
Work cross-functionally with production, scheduling, warehouse, and leadership teams to improve operational performance
Help develop sustainable processes and long-term operational improvements

Qualifications

3+ years of supply chain, materials, purchasing, inventory, or production planning experience in manufacturing preferred
Understanding of inventory management fundamentals including inventory accuracy, safety stock, lead times, FIFO, and Kanban
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Axiom, Amtech, or si
milarStrong Excel and analytical skills
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement concepts preferred
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification is a plus
Strong communication skills and professional maturity
Hands-on mindset with willingness to spend time on the production floor
Corrugated, packaging, paper, or general manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.

Why This Opportunity?

Opportunity to grow both supply chain and Lean Manufacturing experience
Hands-on role with direct operational impact
Strong long-term development potential within manufacturing operations and continuous improvement
Supportive environment with mentorship and growth opportunities

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