Materials and Production Manager

Sunburst Chemicals, located in Bloomington, MN is an industry-leading manufacturer of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals specializing in solid detergent systems.   Our products are sold and serviced directly to customers and through distributors throughout the US and internationally.  For over 95 years, Sunburst has been family-owned and operated with a passion for helping customers succeed by bringing value through innovative solutions.  We are a small, hard-working group of professionals who also know how to have fun.   At Sunburst, we value our employees, our comfortable culture, relaxed environment, and our dedication to our internal and external customers.   

We seek an analytical and dynamic Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations leader who thrives on optimizing complex processes and building high-performing teams. This individual will be a hands-on leader capable of both defining strategy and ensuring efficient execution across planning, procurement, and production.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Inventory Optimization: Oversee and enhance production. Optimize inventory turns, manage long lead times, and ensure accurate data within ERP system. Develop and implement capacity planning metrics and lean initiatives for efficiency.

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Provide strategic sourcing oversight, leading vendor relationships, and new supplier identification. Guide junior buyers in transactional duties.

Manufacturing Operations & People Management: Manage and oversee the Dispenser Production team, including direct reports and an Assistant Manager. Drive daily production, workflow, and continuous improvement (Lean, KPIs) on the floor. Provide proactive people leadership, fostering accountability and development.

Data & Performance Improvement: Develop and implement productivity metrics and KPIs for manufacturing operations. Utilize data analytics (e.g., reorder points, lead times, inventory turns) to drive operational improvements and inform strategic decisions.

Change Management & Growth: Identify and recommend process improvements to scale operations and support strategic growth. Drive successful change initiatives within supply chain and manufacturing, promoting proactive problem-solving and team development.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of experience across one or more areas of Manufacturing Operations, including Buying, Planning, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, and/or Production leadership.  The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in leading integrated supply chain and manufacturing operations, with a proven ability to optimize planning, inventory, and strategic procurement. We seek a proactive leader skilled in managing and developing a team of 4-6, driving data-driven continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing process changes to support strategic growth.  A strong technology acumen, including ERP (Acumatica) and Microsoft Office Suite, is required.

Sunburst Chemicals offers a compensation package that includes an $85-95K salary, a bonus potential, full benefits, and advancement opportunities.  Benefits include:  PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental coverage, vision, employer-paid life insurance AD&D & LTD, HSA, and a 401K plan with employer match.

To Apply: please forward your resume to sunburst@redseat.com. Red Seat is a retained recruiting company assisting us in the hiring process.  For more information, call Red Seat directly at (952) 893-0020.  We will confirm receipt of your resume within two business days. 

Sunburst Chemicals is an Equal Opportunity Employer