Job Description

Production Manager

Who We're Looking For

Are you obsessed with staying one step ahead and making the impossible happen for customers?

We're looking for a Supply Chain Manager who thrives on making things move—literally. At Merit Manufacturing, our ability to exceed customer expectations depends on having the right raw materials and components in place, every time. This role is perfect for someone with a sixth sense for anticipating challenges, navigating disruptions, and keeping operations humming.

You're a strong negotiator, a strategic thinker, and a passionate advocate for both our customers and our bottom line. You believe that anything is possible when it comes to meeting a customer's needs—and you won't stop until we deliver.

Your Main Responsibilities

As the Supply Chain Manager at Merit Manufacturing, you'll lead the charge in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and components that power our production floor. You'll manage a small but mighty team of buyers responsible for issuing and tracking supplier POs, and you'll take ownership of our supplier relationships to ensure they're strong, strategic, and beneficial to both sides. You'll also analyze gross margin performance by brand and product, and fight for profitability in every negotiation.

This role is about foresight, agility, and unrelenting customer focus.

• Lead Our Supply Chain Operations : Manage the procurement and inbound logistics of raw materials and packaging components to ensure production never misses a beat.
• Manage a Team of Buyers : Guide, support, and develop a team responsible for creating and tracking supplier purchase orders.
• Champion Customer Satisfaction : Work cross-functionally with production and sales teams to stay aligned on timelines and needs. You'll ensure our materials arrive on time and help us always surpass expectations.
• Own Supplier Relationships : Build and maintain collaborative, mutually beneficial partnerships with key suppliers—while always protecting our company's interests.
• Track and Drive Profitability : Regularly review and report gross margin performance by brand and product. You'll identify cost-saving opportunities and fight for the financial health of the company.
• Anticipate and Prevent Disruptions : Identify delays, breakdowns, or risks in the supply chain before they hit. You'll find solutions, expedite materials, and act fast to keep production on track.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve : Monitor market trends, anticipate component shortages, and proactively plan so we're never caught off guard.

At Merit, you won't just manage a process—you'll lead a critical function that keeps our promises to our customers.

Are you Qualified?

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or materials planning—ideally in the personal care, cosmetics, or consumer goods industry.
• Experience managing a procurement team and overseeing vendor relationships.
• Strong negotiation skills and a proven ability to balance cost, quality, and timing.
• Deep understanding of gross margin analysis and product-level profitability.
• Excellent problem-solving instincts and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

A little About Us

Merit Manufacturing is a Contract Manufacturer in the Personal Care space.

We make products like Shampoo, Body Wash, Beard Oil, Lotions, and Laundry Detergent for nationwide brands that you've definitely heard of and might have even used.

In just 6 years of existence, we've growth dramatically each year and we're not done yet.

We just moved into a state-of-the-art new manufacturing facility and it's unlike anything our industry has seen. We worked hard to make this the coolest building you've ever worked in. Whether you're a chemist in the lab or you're working in the warehouse, you'll be excited to come to work.

We are a company that truly cares about the growth and advancement of our employees. We exist to provide a safe and sustainable living for everyone who makes this company run, and we're dedicated to that cause. Merit is a company where your voice can be heard and you can make a difference every day.

Why you Want this Job

• You'll be a key player in a fast-growing, high-energy company.
• We reward our employees in creative and meaningful ways.
• You'll learn more, grow faster, and make a real impact.
• Every day is an opportunity to make something happen.

Why you Don't want this Job

• This isn't a punch-in, punch-out gig. We expect you to be engaged, take ownership, and care about the work.
• Sometimes if we're behind on production numbers, or our customers need product quickly, we run later shifts, longer shifts, or weekend shifts to get things done. We don't always do this, but when we do, we're looking for team players who are willing to help.
• We expect employees to keep learning and growing. If you're here for a year, your role and responsibilities should be different based on what you've proven yourself capable of.

The Basics

Location: Warren, MI

Pay Rate: Negotiated based on Experience

Benefits:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Year End Bonus Opportunity
• Company events

Equality:

Merit Manufacturing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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