Supply Chain Manager - Modular Home Manufacturing
5 days ago
Yorba Linda
Job DescriptionSalary: $95,000 - $110,000 Title: Supply Chain Manager - Modular Home Manufacturing Business Unit: iManufacturing Reports To: Plant Manager COMPANY DESCRIPTION Impact Housing is a vertically integrated housing development company with a mission to solve the housing crisis among low- and moderate-income households in Southern California. With a 55,000 SF modular manufacturing facility, an in-house architectural and construction team, and a growing portfolio of market rate and affordable housing projects, Impact Housing is scaling its operations to deliver meaningful, innovative housing solutions. SUMMARY OF POSITION We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead our integrated supply chain, production planning, and warehouse operations in our lean manufacturing facility specializing in modular home construction. This role combines strategic supply chain management with production planning coordination and hands-on warehouse oversight to ensure seamless material flow, optimal inventory levels, and efficient production support that keeps our assembly lines running smoothly in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Production Planning & Material Requirements • Develop and maintain master production schedules in coordination with sales forecasts and customer orders, • Create detailed material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure 100% material availability for scheduled production units, • Coordinate with engineering and design teams to manage bill of materials (BOM) accuracy and engineering change orders, • Plan material staging and sequencing to support smooth assembly line flow and minimize production delays, • Monitor production capacity and adjust material planning to optimize line utilization and throughput, • Implement and maintain production planning systems to track work orders, material consumption, and production milestones, • Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to manage delivery commitments and production priorities, • Conduct regular material availability reviews and expedite critical components to prevent line stoppages Supply Chain Management • Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies aligned with lean manufacturing principles and modular home production schedules, • Manage supplier relationships for construction materials, fixtures, appliances, and specialized modular home components, • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with vendors while maintaining quality standards, • Monitor supplier performance through KPIs including on-time delivery, quality metrics, and cost effectiveness, • Implement and maintain vendor qualification programs and conduct regular supplier audits, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, minimize lead times, and lower total cost of ownership Warehouse Operations • Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, and material staging for production lines, • Implement and maintain warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control processes, • Ensure accurate inventory tracking and cycle counting programs to maintain 99%+ inventory accuracy, • Design and optimize warehouse layout to support lean manufacturing flow and minimize material handling, • Manage warehouse staffing, training, and performance to ensure safety and productivity targets are met, • Coordinate with production teams to ensure just-in-time material delivery to assembly stations, • Oversee shipping and logistics for finished modular home units and component deliveries Lean Manufacturing Integration • Apply lean principles including 5S, kanban systems, and value stream mapping to supply chain processes, • Lead kaizen events and continuous improvement projects focused on material flow optimization, • Implement pull systems and reduce work-in-process inventory while maintaining production flow, • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to identify and eliminate supply chain-related waste, • Support production schedule adherence through proactive material planning and expediting Leadership and Collaboration • Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain and warehouse team members, • Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve material and logistics issues, • Provide regular reporting on supply chain metrics, cost savings, and operational performance, • Support new product introductions and facility expansion projects QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field, • 5+ years of supply chain management experience, preferably in manufacturing environments, • 3+ years of warehouse operations management experience, • Experience in construction, building materials, or modular/prefab manufacturing strongly preferred Technical Skills • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and warehouse management systems, • Advanced knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, • Strong analytical skills with experience in supply chain modeling and optimization, • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting, • Knowledge of transportation management and logistics coordination Leadership and Soft Skills • Proven ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams, • Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities, • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work under pressure, • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities, • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, MBA, or related advanced degree, • Professional certifications such as APICS SCOR, CPIM, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, • Experience with modular construction methods, building codes, and construction material specifications, • Knowledge of DOT regulations and specialized transportation requirements for oversized loads, • Previous experience implementing lean manufacturing systems in warehouse environments, • Familiarity with sustainable and green building material sourcing Working Conditions • Manufacturing facility environment with occasional warehouse floor presence required, • Standard business hours with flexibility for supplier coordination across time zones, • Occasional travel to supplier locations and industry trade shows (up to 15%), • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and navigate warehouse environments safely COMPENSATION • Competitive salary based on experience, • Health benefits, Medical Dental, FSA, HSA, • Vacation, • Sick time, • Holiday pay, • Ownership of company equity, • 401K Retirement Plan Application Requirements Qualified candidates should submit a resume highlighting procurement or purchasing experience, particularly any background with construction materials or manufacturing environments. Please include examples of supplier management, cost savings achieved, or process improvements implemented in previous roles. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Impact Housing is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about Impact Housing, visit ihousing.us.