Description
AppleOne is proud to present:
Overview:
We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Supply Chain to lead and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role oversees a team of 7–9 professionals across NPI, tooling, and manufacturing engineering, with a focus on cross-functional alignment, process efficiency, and operational excellence. We’re looking for someone with a strong leadership presence, a fun and approachable personality, and a knack for problem-solving in complex manufacturing ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team; establish clear expectations and a collaborative culture
Strategic Alignment: Ensure supply chain and engineering initiatives support overall business goals and customer satisfaction
Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement across sourcing, planning, production, and engineering processes
Project Oversight: Oversee supply chain and engineering projects including NPI initiatives, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality goals are met
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and finance teams to align supply chain efforts and communicate technical requirements clearly
ERP & Systems Management: Leverage ERP systems to streamline procurement, production planning, and inventory control
Operational Excellence: Establish and track KPIs, lead root-cause analysis, and implement data-driven solutions to drive performance
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution across the supply chain
Technical Support: Guide design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and provide input on cable & harness assembly processes to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency
Required Experience:
7+ years of supply chain or operations leadership in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing engineering-related functions including NPI, tooling, and process improvement
Strong background in cable and harness assemblies, including molding, shielding, and termination
Proven experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change
Preferred Systems & Tools:
ERP: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
PLM systems
MS Office Suite
Supply chain planning tools
Preferred Certifications:
APICS CPIM or CSCP
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Six Sigma Certification
Lean Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)