Supply Chain Management Trainee

at  Paragon Films Inc

The Supply Chain Management Trainee is an individual who is highly motivated and qualified to assume leadership and management positions within Paragon Films. The position requires solid knowledge of supply chain principles obtained through education or on-the-job experience, while embracing the coaching and cultural spirit within our organization. The Management Trainee gains an expert level of understanding of the functions of each role within the logistics department within Paragon Films, all while learning the business operation functions of the organization. While the position will have no direct reports, the Management Trainee will exemplify leadership skills and provide guidance and coaching to various employees. This individual demonstrates an elevated level of self-motivation and can work under little to no supervision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Ability to display and develop analytical skills as they apply to operations and business.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead team members daily.
• Practice and promote teamwork within our organization, at all levels.
• Ability to interact with and engage with diverse personalities through tactful, mature, and flexible communication and relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment while adapting to a fast-paced environment and rapid changes.
• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks and manage unexpected delays or events while maintaining constant diligence.
• Strong organizational skills combined with critical thinking skills while recognizing and supporting the organization.
• Elevated level of dependability regarding attendance and punctuality.
• Understanding and ability to communicate using the English language in both written and spoken form or willingness to take ESL classes.
• Basic mathematic skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to use hands including fingers to hold, touch, see, feel, grip, squeeze, push, pull.
• Ability to perform pushing, pulling, and forward exertion on a regular basis.
• Ability to have an overhead extension with arms on a regular basis.
• Ability to use enhanced levels of manual dexterity with arms and hands to operate industrial power tools occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously on a concrete production floor.
• Ability to stand, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat frequently.
• Ability to kneel occasionally.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally.
• Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 5-7 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift and or move up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person, and over a paging system.
• Ability to meet requirements of and utilize all PPE when required.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline or demonstrated knowledge of Paragon Film’s processes and procedures through only the job training combined with proven leadership skills and abilities.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Trains on each position within the lifecycle of an order and through the production department through a rotational program gaining an expert level of knowledge of each role and its functional tasks while working side by side with within the supply chain employees, including the production team.
• Learns and provides quality suggestions for improving efficiency and maximizing operational efforts either through process improvement and/or overall organizational perspective.
• Gains a thorough understanding of quality standards, applies those standards while in the rotational program and provides leadership to others by demonstrating quality expectations.
• Gains an in-depth understanding of Safety Procedures and guidelines, provides leadership regarding Safety procedures, acts as a resource to other employees regarding safety matters, participates, and taking a lead role in the employee-led safety steering committee or sub-committee.
• Works closely with management to foster and develop strong mentorship, coaching, and managerial skills; while adhering to the Paragon Code of Honor and Employee Handbook, acting as a champion of the Paragon employer and employee relationship.
• Develops knowledge of business operations gaining a basic understanding of budgeting, labor costs, materials cost, product life cycle, scheduling, etc. related associated with production and operations.
• Gains exposure to and an understanding of production, sales, and sales support and how these departments connect and intertwine with Logistics.
• Begins to gain a basic understanding of employment laws and managerial responsibilities.
• Works on special projects and provides staffing relief when needed within the Logistics and Planning Department.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to use hands including fingers to hold, touch, see, feel, grip, squeeze, push, pull.
• Ability to perform pushing, pulling, and forward exertion on a regular basis.
• Ability to have an overhead extension with arms on a regular basis.
• Ability to use enhanced levels of manual dexterity with arms and hands to operate industrial power tools occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously on a concrete production floor.
• Ability to stand, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat frequently.
• Ability to kneel occasionally.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally.
• Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 5-7 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift and or move up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person, and over a paging system.
• Ability to meet requirements of and utilize all PPE when required