Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!
Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
Wieland's Cultural Values
Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.
Wieland is hiring a Supply Chain Manager. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for leading and optimizing the plant’s end-to-end supply chain activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective flow of materials from suppliers through production and to customers. This role oversees production planning, material planning, purchasing, inventory management, logistics, and supplier performance while partnering closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Sales to balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory, cost and service requirements. This role is located in Delaware, OH and will be fully on-site.
ResponsibilitiesSupply Chain Manager Responsibilities:
- Establish inventory strategies that balance material availability, customer service, and working capital.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including material shortages, supplier issues, and capacity constraints.
- Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, process optimization, and Lean initiatives across the supply chain.
- Establish and monitor key performance metrics and hold the organization accountable for results.
- Lead and develop the Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics teams.
- Oversee production planning, scheduling, MRP, and material availability to support customer and production requirements.
- Manage procurement activities and supplier performance, including cost, quality, delivery, and lead times.
- Direct warehouse operations, inventory control, material flow, receiving, and shipping.
- Manage inbound and outbound logistics, transportation, freight costs, and customer delivery performance.
- Partner cross-functionally to align supply chain activities with plant and business objectives.
Supply Chain Manager Key Performance Indicators:
- Safety performance
- Production schedule attainment
- Planning accuracy and material availability
- Supplier on-time delivery, quality, lead time reduction
- Inventory accuracy and turns
- Freight and supply chain costs
- Working capital
Supply Chain Manager Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management or related field strongly preferred.
- 5-plus years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven leadership experience across planning, procurement, warehouse and logistics.
- Strong MRP/ERP, inventory management, supplier management, and Lean/continuous improvement experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills
Joining Wieland’s team gives you…
- Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
- Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
- Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
- Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
- Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
- Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.
Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field
- 5 or more years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
- Leadership experience across planning, procurement, warehouse, and logistics
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems
- Inventory management experience
- Supplier management experience
- Lean and continuous improvement experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
Wieland North America, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, disability, and life insurance, with some roles beginning coverage on the first day. Wellness components, HSAs/FSAs, and programs that can lower premiums or add employer HSA contributions are also called out.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching is consistently listed across postings and benefits summaries. Some company materials specify a match formula, underscoring retirement support as a notable part of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs, health screenings, fitness options, employee assistance, and role-specific items like steel-toe-shoe reimbursement are highlighted at certain facilities. These offerings add lifestyle support beyond core insurance and retirement.
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What We Do
Wieland Chase, the Chase Brass business, is a North American brass manufacturer and supplier producing high-quality brass rod, forgings, ingots, and copper-alloy products. It serves brass manufacturers and industrial customers with lead-free solutions, custom-engineered raw materials, technical and metallurgical support, reliable delivery, and recyclable products. Since July 2019, it has been part of the global Wieland Group.
