What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Ferretti Search?
Ferretti Search is delighted to partner with a well-established manufacturing organization to locate their next Supply Chain Manager.
Location: Chicago Heights, IL – On-site
Compensation: $115,000–$135,000 base salary
Schedule: Full-time, on-site with standard business hours
What’s in it for you?
- Operational Impact: Lead end-to-end supply chain transformation with direct influence on inventory, working capital, and customer fulfillment
- Lean-Focused Environment: Drive measurable improvements using proven lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools
- People & Process Leadership: Build, develop, and lead high-performing supply chain and materials teams
What will your day look like?
- Material Flow & Inventory Optimization: Design and improve lean material flow across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods while balancing service levels and cost
- Warehouse & Systems Advancement: Lead warehouse optimization initiatives, WMS adoption, racking transitions, and automation to improve throughput, accuracy, and space utilization
- Cross-Functional Execution: Partner with procurement, operations, and logistics teams to align strategies, improve KPIs, and ensure timely, accurate customer order fulfillment
Who are you?
• Manufacturing Supply Chain Leader: Proven success leading supply chain functions in a manufacturing environment with hands-on execution experience
• Lean & Systems Expert: Strong lean manufacturing background with experience implementing WMS, ERP, and automated material handling solutions
• People-Centered Leader: Effective at developing teams, driving accountability, and influencing across functions
Application & Contact Information
If this role isn't a perfect match for you – that’s OK! We’re recruiting professionals across various domains. Contact Kristie Man at kman@ferrettisearch.com to inquire about more opportunities in Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain.
Related Terms: Supply Chain Manager, Manufacturing Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Optimization
- Ferretti Search is an award-winning Recruitment Firm specializing in Executive Recruiting and Staffing. Our product is people. Ferretti Search has a dedicated team of executive recruiters ready to help our clients find employment solutions that benefit them as well as match our candidates with a company that meets their job preferences and career goals. At Ferretti Search, we believe in transparency throughout the entire process in order to serve our clients and candidates better. We take pride and value our relationship with our clients and candidates.
Salary : $115,000 - $135,000