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All-Rite Spring Company
Supply Chain Development Manager
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A Supply Chain Manager manages the work involved with moving materials, including raw materials, finished products or data, in a cost effective way. Supervises logistics analysts who gather data on production, storage and transportation costs; looks for ways to streamline production and implement cost savings.
$130,132 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Supply Chain Development ManagerBuild the Future of Supply Chain at All-Rite Spring CompanyWhy This Role Matters Our customers place extraordinary trust in us. That trust depends on much more than what happens inside our walls. It also depends on the suppliers and outside service partners who help us deliver exceptional quality, reliable lead times, and consistent performance every day. We're looking for someone who believes great supplier relationships are built on communication, accountability, trust, and continuous improvement—not simply purchase orders and expedited shipments. This is an opportunity to build something meaningful. Initially, you'll focus on one of the most critical areas of our business: our outside processing network. More than half of the products we manufacture rely on trusted outside partners for specialized finishing processes before they can be delivered to our customers. Success in this role means building stronger supplier partnerships, improving communication, increasing reliability, reducing unnecessary expedites, and creating systems that make our entire organization stronger. As you demonstrate success, you'll have the opportunity to expand your influence and help shape the future of Supply Chain at All-Rite Spring Company. About Us All-Rite Spring Company is a privately owned, growth-oriented manufacturer of precision springs and wire forms serving customers across a variety of industries. Our products are found in demanding applications where quality, consistency, and reliability matter. We're proud of the reputation we've built, but we believe our greatest strength isn't the products we manufacture—it's the people who manufacture them and the partners who help us serve our customers. We believe exceptional organizations are built by creating clarity, honoring commitments, strengthening relationships, and continually improving the way we work. That philosophy extends beyond our own facility and into every partnership we build. As our company continues to grow, we're investing in the people, systems, and processes that will help us build an even stronger organization for years to come. The Supply Chain Development Manager will play a central role in that effort. Position Summary The Supply Chain Development Manager will lead the development and continuous improvement of our outside processing supply chain while helping establish the foundation for broader supply chain leadership across the organization. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this individual will build strong relationships with our outside processing suppliers, communicate production priorities, coordinate critical work, monitor supplier performance, and help ensure our customers receive the products they need—when they need them. Success in this role requires far more than expediting orders. It requires understanding supplier capabilities, building mutual trust, creating accountability through clear commitments, solving problems collaboratively, and continually improving the systems that connect our company with our supplier network. This is an opportunity to build. While the initial focus will be on outside processing and supplier partnerships, we're looking for someone with the ambition and capability to grow into broader supply chain leadership as our company continues to evolve. Key Responsibilities As our Supply Chain Development Manager, you'll help build a supply chain that our customers, employees, and suppliers can depend on. Supplier Relationship Development
- Develop strong working relationships with key outside processing suppliers.
- Become a trusted business partner by understanding supplier capabilities, constraints, and opportunities.
- Build mutual trust through honest communication, reliable follow-through, and shared accountability.
- Conduct regular supplier visits to strengthen relationships and improve collaboration. Operational Coordination
- Coordinate and prioritize outside processing work based on customer commitments and production requirements.
- Communicate changing priorities clearly and proactively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor supplier capacity and identify potential bottlenecks before they impact customer deliveries.
- Reduce unnecessary expedites through improved planning, communication, and execution. Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Establish meaningful supplier performance metrics.
- Lead discussions with suppliers following delivery, quality, or communication issues to understand root causes and develop sustainable corrective actions.
- Encourage continuous improvement while maintaining strong, professional partnerships.
- Develop contingency plans and alternative suppliers to improve supply chain resilience. Strategic Supply Chain Development
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, quality, responsiveness, and total cost of ownership.
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier qualification efforts.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen the overall supply chain through improved processes and better supplier alignment.
- Help establish the systems and disciplines that will support the future growth of our Supply Chain organization. Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner closely with Production, Scheduling, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Sales to ensure alignment across the organization.
- Communicate risks early, escalate issues appropriately, and help drive practical solutions.
- Build confidence throughout the organization by providing clear, timely, and accurate information regarding supplier commitments and production priorities.
Qualified candidates will possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, operations, purchasing, supplier development, manufacturing, or project management.
- Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience working directly with suppliers in a production environment.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to have candid, productive conversations.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High personal accountability and a relentless commitment to follow-through.
- A continuous improvement mindset and genuine curiosity about how systems can be made better.
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Health and dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement We're proud of what we've built, and we believe our greatest opportunities are still ahead of us.