Plant Supply Chain Manager

Goodwin Recruiting is hiring a Plant Supply Chain Manager in Green Oaks, IL, to oversee inventory control and material flow in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include managing inventory levels, leading logistics and production planning, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have 5+ years in inventory control, leadership experience, and ERP knowledge, preferably with a background in automotive or aerospace manufacturing.
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to oversee inventory control and material flow within a high-volume plant environment. This role is key to ensuring inventory accuracy, supporting production continuity, and driving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Manage inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goodsLead cycle counts, audits, and discrepancy resolutionSupervise and develop inventory staff across multiple shiftsPartner with production, shipping, and purchasing teamsDrive process improvements and inventory accuracy initiativesMonitor and report on key inventory KPIsQualifications:

5+ years of inventory control experience in manufacturing2+ years of leadership experienceERP experience (SAP preferred)Strong Excel and analytical skillsPreferred: Background in automotive or aerospace manufacturingA growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Materials & Logistics Manager to lead inventory management, production planning, logistics, shipping/receiving, and material flow operations within a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

This leadership role is responsible for ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery performance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing background, proven leadership experience, and a passion for driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all materials, logistics, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and production planning activities

• Manage inventory levels to support customer demand and production schedules

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean manufacturing principles

• Develop and maintain material flow strategies, replenishment systems, and inventory management processes

• Monitor and improve KPIs including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, fill rates, material variance, and on-time delivery

• Partner with Operations, Production, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to ensure efficient material flow throughout the facility

• Lead logistics and transportation activities, including carrier management and freight optimization

• Supervise and develop team members across materials, inventory, shipping, and receiving functions

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards

• Support ERP-driven planning and inventory management processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Manufacturing experience required

• Experience leading materials management, logistics, supply chain, inventory, or production planning functions

• Prior supervisory or management experience

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is highly preferred

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• Advanced communication and leadership skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• $90,000 - $110,000 base salary

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Tuition assistance opportunities

• Long-term career growth with an established manufacturing organization

If you have a background in manufacturing supply chain, materials management, logistics, or production planning and enjoy building high-performing teams and processes, we'd like to hear from you.