American Eagle Instruments
A Young Company Since 2017
This position has been filled
Company Summary:
At Young Innovations, we foster a dynamic environment where team members make an impact every day as part of a collaborative, inclusive culture. Together, we serve the dental profession and their patients, united in our mission of achieving a Lifetime of Oral Health™
We embrace diverse perspectives and encourage bold thinking, challenging traditional approaches with a bias for action. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or grow your career, Young is here to support your goals and continuous learning. At Young, YOU are at the core of what we do.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing and managing production schedules, coordinating workflow across departments, and ensuring materials, resources, and activities are aligned to meet customer and business requirements. This role oversees production planning, inventory and material management, and the timely movement of materials throughout the manufacturing process to ensure production targets and delivery commitments are achieved.
The Supply Chain Manager works closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality, and Procurement teams to optimize operational efficiency and maintain continuity of supply. This position also collaborates directly with suppliers and corporate sourcing partners to identify cost-reduction opportunities, drive productivity improvements, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. The role is accountable for monitoring performance, resolving supply chain challenges, and implementing continuous improvement efforts that enhance service, quality, and cost performance.
You’ll like this role if:
- You like seeing immediate impact from your role – from, customers, to production, to customer service, there is no shortage of collaboration!
- You like connecting the dots – there is a lot of movement with priorities and projects in production and this role helps drive seamless communication and planning on the production floor.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Medium sized company – not too big, not too small – just enough to get things done and see your impact.
- Did we say benefits? Full medical, dental, vision, 401k, parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, short & long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and more!
Who you’ll work with:
- Customer Service, Production Leadership, External Vendors, Supply Chain and more!
What You’ll Do:
- Production Planning & Inventory Management
- Evaluate processing workload and develop production schedules.
- Review production plans to identify potential risks and constraints.
- Analyze customer orders and establish production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
- Leverage MRP systems and other planning tools to optimize production schedules, balance plant execution, improve inventory turns, and minimize slow-moving inventory.
- Plan inventory levels to prevent shortages and excess stock.
- Review and execute engineering change orders as required.
- Plan and monitor material movement throughout the production cycle to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Initiate kitting orders and Bill of Materials (BOM) creation based on production demand.
- Monitor and report on work status and schedule performance as require
- Procurement, Supplier & Logistics Management
- Identify and execute direct material cost-saving opportunities through collaboration with suppliers, engineering teams, and corporate procurement.
- Create, obtain approvals for, and issue vendor purchase orders in accordance with inventory targets and reorder points.
- Place, track, and expedite time-sensitive shipments to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinate with freight carriers to meet delivery requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
- Communicate company purchasing, shipping, and supplier requirements, including special requests.
- Resolve issues involving overages, shortages, damaged goods, substituted products, and supplier performance.
- Operations Support & Continuous Improvement
- Assist production supervisors in monitoring and executing job orders.
- Support resolution of back-order issues and supply-related production challenges.
- Assist in establishing work priorities and communicating expectations to team members.
- Participate in daily leadership meetings and communicate departmental goals, priorities, and action plans.
- Monitor and report daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics, including on-time delivery.
- Promote and support process improvement, waste reduction, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Participate in and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Preventive Maintenance, and SMED (Setup Reduction).
- Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Leadership, Communication & Team Development
- Provide written reports and operational updates as required.
- Foster teamwork and collaboration within and across departments.
- Assist in evaluating employee strengths, development opportunities, and performance.
- Inform employees about company benefits, services, and work-related programs.
- Resolve routine employee concerns and refer more complex issues to the appropriate supervisor or Human Resources.
- Address personnel issues and assist with corrective action processes when necessary.
- Help drive accountability by supporting teams in achieving established departmental and organizational goals.
Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring:
- 2 or 4 year degree in related field is required. Bachelors degree preferred.
- Five to seven years of related experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Combination of education and experience considered.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 5% travel
Compensation Range : $80,000-90,000
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, the compensation will be determined based on education/training, skill set, experience, and other organizational needs.
Work Environment:
Manufacturing/Distribution Environment
This position operates in a manufacturing plant environment. The role routinely involves working around machinery, equipment, and moving mechanical parts. The facility may be subject to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, and airborne particles such as dust or chemical fumes, depending on the area of the plant. This role may require periods of standing, sitting, or walking throughout the workday. Occasional bending, lifting, or carrying items up to 50 pounds may be necessary.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, control, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk. Hearing abilities required for this environment include being able to clearly hear and respond to audible alarms, production equipment, forklifts, and other machinery to maintain a safe work environment. Individuals must be able to distinguish and understand verbal communication including instructions, safety warnings, and team discussions, sometimes in an environment with moderate to high background noise.
US: Young Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer.
