Shipping and Scheduling Manager

ASSA ABLOY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY, is seeking a Shipping & Scheduling Manager to lead shipping operations and support production scheduling at their Mocksville, NC plant. This hands-on leadership role is crucial for ensuring customer orders are shipped safely, accurately, and on time, while also translating customer demand into achievable production schedules. The position serves as a key coordination point between Shipping, Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain, driving operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across the plant.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
3–5 years of experience in scheduling, production planning, shipping, or similar operations roles.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Comfortable working on the shop floor and engaging with teams daily.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Experience using ERP/MRP and inventory systems.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and support daily shipping operations, ensuring proper staffing and dock execution.
Coordinate carrier pickups across parcel, LTL, FTL, and expedited freight.
Ensure accurate picking, packing, labeling, and loading to standard work.
Oversee shipping documentation, including BOLs, packing lists, and labels.
Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, damages, or shortages.
Partner with Customer Service on delivery issues, priority shipments, and reshipments.
Track and report shipping KPIs; lead root-cause problem solving and improvement efforts.
Translate customer demand, sales orders, and forecasts into achievable production schedules.
Create, release, and maintain work orders in the ERP/MRP system.
Sequence work to optimize flow, reduce changeovers, and balance capacity and labor.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules for downtime, labor, material, or quality issues.
Analyze capacity constraints and partner with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to mitigate risks.
Participate in daily and weekly scheduling and production meetings.
Track and analyze schedule adherence, on-time delivery, backlog, and trends.
Enforce safety policies and ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and shipping requirements.
Promote safe work practices, proper equipment use, and strong housekeeping standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready shipping environment using 5S principles.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to lead time, planning, and material flow.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays from day one
Tuition reimbursement
401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution)
Competitive wages
Generous benefits
Bonus program for every employee
Many opportunities for career growth, rapid advancement, and relocation
Family-oriented, caring culture and rewarding work environment