Job Description

LuxWall is focused on the product development, scaling and commercializing of innovative glass products and solutions for the built environment. LuxWall’s transparent insulation technology, Enthermal Glass, provides a step change in energy performance by significantly reducing convective, conductive, and radiative heat gain and heat loss in buildings. Acting as a transparent thermos bottle for building, LuxWall has the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by more than 0.5 gigaton per year with mass adoption. Enthermal Glass will forever change the way buildings are designed and constructed for the future sustainability of our plan e t.  

Job Overview

The Supply Chain Manager is the leader of our manufacturing supplychain, ranging from the supply of our raw materials through delivery of finished goods to our customers. Responsibility includes inside sales, customer order entry, production scheduling, logistics, customer deliveries, facility inventory, WIP management, raw material, MRO/spare parts purchasing, and inbound freight.

Position Re sponsibilities  

• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.

• Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.

• Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.

• Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.

• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.

• Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.

• Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.

• Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.

• Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.

• Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.

• Acts as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.

• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.

• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations/customs regulations and legal and health and safety requirements.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Hires and trains departmental supervisors.

• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.

• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Position R equirement s  

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required; master’s degree preferred.

• Three years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or similar relevant position required.

• Five + year's of previous experience working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function within the manufacturing environment with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes.

• High degree of knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing, glass processes and components and of supply chain management.

• Strong IT systems knowledge, skills including knowledge, and understanding of specialist systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Bill of Material (BOM) and customer data systems.

• Fork truck qualified and capable of operating general heavy equipment including heavy loaded hoist.

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.

• Proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Work Environment

• 50% Production Floor (PPE required) This role requires regular engagement on the production floor to monitor inventory, coordinate deliveries, and address supply chain issues in real-time. It may involve standing, walking, and exposure to typical manufacturing conditions.

• 50% office duties include forecasting, data analysis, and administrative tasks such as documentation and reporting. This portion requires prolonged computer use and collaboration with office staff via email, phone, and meetings.

• Requires working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, chemicals, and varying temperatures and noise levels.

• Constant communication with employees, peers and management

• Overtime as required

LuxWall, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.  

  All applicants must complete and pass a drug screening and background check. LuxWall's process is a 10-panel drug screen which includes marijuana.  

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