Supply Chain Manager

Description

  

Join ENTEK in Terre Haute, Indiana!ENTEK is excited to welcome a Supply Chain Manager to our growing team in Terre Haute, Indiana, supporting our brand-new manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead warehouse, inventory, logistics, shipping, receiving, and material flow operations while ensuring the efficient movement of materials that support production. The ideal candidate is a flexible, results-driven leader who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution while helping establish best-in-class supply chain practices in a growing, state-of-the-art facility.
What We're Looking ForWe're seeking a hands-on, adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about building teams, improving processes, and
driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines strong supply chain and inventory management experience with a collaborative leadership style, balancing strategic planning with active participation in daily operations. This individual is comfortable leading through change, solving problems, developing employees, and working alongside their team to support the growth and success of our expanding Terre Haute facility.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a working manager role, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on involvement in daily supply chain operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Work alongside the team and assist with operational activities as needed to ensure business objectives and customer commitments are achieved.
• Take an active role in establishing and improving supply chain processes, systems, and workflows to support a rapidly expanding operation.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, production, logistics, inventory, and customer-facing teams to resolve challenges and drive results.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and inventory optimization.
• Adapt quickly to changing business needs and provide practical solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution, ensuring both immediate operational needs and long-term business goals are met.
• Support organizational growth by helping build the workforce, infrastructure, and operational capabilities necessary for continued expansion.
• As the facility matures, progressively transition toward greater focus on strategic planning, process optimization, team development, and overall supply chain leadership while maintaining a visible, engaged management presence.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to perform operational responsibilities alongside employees as the organization develops and staffing levels increase.

Requirements

  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, warehouse, logistics, inventory, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience leading, developing, and supervising operational teams.
• Proven success as a hands-on leader who balances management responsibilities with day-to-day operational support.
• Knowledge of inventory control, warehousing, shipping, receiving, material flow, and ERP/WMS systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and assist with operational activities as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a start-up, expanding, or high-growth manufacturing facility.
• Experience building or scaling warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated success implementing inventory management processes, standard work, and      operational improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Work Environment/Schedule

• Full-time, on-site leadership role based at ENTEK's Terre Haute manufacturing facility, with an initial start time of 7:00 a.m.
• Maintain an active presence in warehouse and manufacturing operations, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on support.
• During the facility ramp-up phase, regularly assist with warehouse, inventory, logistics, and material handling activities as needed.
• Flexibility to work additional hours or adjusted schedules to support production demands and business growth.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments.

What Makes ENTEK DifferentENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we're a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:Respect – valuing each person and every contributionIntegrity – doing what's right, alwaysInnovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technologyCommitment – to our people, our customers, and our future
When you join ENTEK, you're not just taking a job—you're becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success.As a Supply Chain Manager at our growing Terre Haute facility, you'll have the opportunity to help shape operations from the ground up, build a strong team, establish efficient processes, and make a meaningful impact on the future of our manufacturing operations.
Learn more about us at www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you.
ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer.
ENTEK's locations are non-smoking.