SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Supply Chain Manager

Location: Toledo, OH
Position Start Date: November 2026

Organizational Interfaces

Direct Manager: Plant Director
Functional Manager: BU Supply Chain Manager
Direct Reports: MPS Coordinator, Material Planning Coordinator, Warehouse Leader, SCOOP System Controller, Supply Chain Engineer
Key Interfaces: HSE, HR, Quality, Finance, OPTIMAP/OPTIPRO teams, other PO plants, customers, suppliers

Competency Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree-level education; engineering/plastics specialization preferred
• APICS/CIPM certification is an advantage
• Strong English communication skills

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
• Experience with demanding customers (Tier 1 automotive preferred)
• Experience in large manufacturing environments with strong problem‑solving and industrial standards knowledge
• Lean manufacturing experience

Technical Competencies

• Supply chain planning, scheduling, and flow management
• Process improvement and operational performance
• Ability to drive innovation and productivity

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communicator and leader
• High commitment to safety
• Customer-focused and results-driven

Missions

• Lead supply chain operations in alignment with HSE policies, customer expectations, and plant objectives
• Develop and coach the supply chain team to maximize performance
• Implement and drive continuous improvement through the supply chain progress plan

KPIs

Performance Indicators:

• Accidents/near misses, property damage
• On-time delivery for serial, SKD, and aftermarket
• Stock coverage (days)
• CNQ and P&L performance

Process Indicators:

• Property damage / TSV
• CO₂ emissions from transportation
• Process/control plan adherence
• AAR completion
• SCOOP balanced scorecard
• Transport efficiency
• COGI and inventory accuracy (RFID)

Activities

• Ensure parts are planned and produced per customer timing
• Support plant progress plans and staff engagement
• Manage short-, mid-, and long-term capacity and resource needs
• Lead daily customer and production planning interfaces
• Oversee inventory management, warehousing, line-feeding, shipping, and receiving
• Optimize inventory levels to avoid shortages while minimizing stock
• Anticipate capacity risks and develop contingency plans
• Manage team organization, objectives, discipline, and development
• Maintain high standards of maintenance and cleanliness
• Build and deliver the supply chain operating budget
• Support new program development
• Deploy best practices and visual management systems
• Ensure effective use of SCOOP
• Support production with logistics tools and issue resolution
• Manage logistics partners (carriers, customs brokers, etc.)
• Participate in customer logistics audits
• Manage product run-out and minimize obsolescence
• Ensure compliance with corporate/divisional HSE requirements
• Maintain IMS processes and stop unsafe or non‑compliant operations when necessary
• Reduce transportation CO₂ emissions through planning and supplier/carrier selection

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.