Supply Chain Training Manager

Supply Chain Training ManagerThe Supply Chain Training Manager is responsible for building and sustaining supply chain capability across the Maker's Pride manufacturing network by owning training for supply chain manager–level roles and below at every plant. This role drives compliance to standard work through Tiered Audits, partners with plant teams on action plans to close gaps, and serves as a change agent for enterprise supply chain initiatives. Acting as a subject matter expert for emerging local supply chain issues, this position works in close collaboration with Plant Managers and Supply Chain Platform Directors to ensure consistency, capability, and operational excellence across all plant-specific supply chain functions—service, inventory, materials management, finite scheduling, order management, and inventory control. Frequent travel to plants is required.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform Tiered Audits on plant compliance to standard work and partner with plants on action plans to solve gaps across all plant-specific supply chain functions (service, inventory, materials management, finite scheduling, order management, and inventory control)Own training of supply chain manager–level and below roles at every plant, in collaboration with the Plant Manager and Supply Chain Platform DirectorServe as a change agent for plant supply chain enterprise initiatives (best practices, technology enablement, etc.)Serve as a key member of the supply chain change agent networkServe as a subject matter expert (SME) for emerging local supply chain issues (coverage, customer disruptions, supply chain performance issues), with frequent travel to plantsEstablish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators tied to training completion, audit scores, and standard work adherenceLead root cause analysis on recurring compliance gaps and drive corrective actions in partnership with plant teamsChampion continuous improvement of standard work training content, tools, and documentation to reflect evolving business needs and best practicesQualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant experience and education will be considered.Experience: 5+ years of progressive supply chain experience across planning, materials management, inventory control, order management, or plant supply chain operationsProven experience delivering training, capability building, or auditing standard work in a multi-site manufacturing environmentFood or perishable manufacturing industry experience preferredSkills: Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes (service, inventory, materials management, finite scheduling, order management, inventory control)Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and build capability across multiple plants and levelsStrong facilitation and training delivery skills with the ability to adapt content to varied audiencesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to identifying gaps and driving corrective actionProficient in SAP, Blue Yonder (or similar planning systems), and advanced ExcelExcellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organizationStrong project and change management skills; comfortable serving as a change agentContinuous improvement mindset with experience applying Lean principlesAbility to travel frequently to plant locations (50%+)The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $97,210-$145,814/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.