Shipping Department Supervisor

ASSA ABLOY • Lawrence, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY, is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Department Supervisor in our Lawrence, KS location. The department supervisor II is responsible for directing the departmental workforce. The department supervisor II will also coordinate all manufacturing operations, maintain schedules and administer discipline by employing a wide range of skills and techniques. All of this must be done within the prescribed policies and procedures of the company. The department supervisor II is charged with managing the most critical high-volume lines in the plant (EPS, RPS, or Shipping).

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Must have effective group/public speaking skills.
• Must be capable of communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with hourly and management personnel.
• Must have earned a BA in a business-related field or possess an equivalent level of experience.
• Possess efficient and productive organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Possess mechanical competence and knowledge and use of safety conscious practices.

Responsibilities

• Applies skills, knowledge, experience, available man-hours, machines, and tools effectively in order to obtain the most favorable costs and quality of workmanship.
• Acts in a Production Manager capacity in the event of a temporary vacancy.
• Acts in a Senior Management position on specified shifts in absence of the Manufacturing Team Lead.
• Participates in and coordinates company programs. Example: Communications, apprenticeships, job training, team member appraisals, wage administration, etc.
• Maintains conformance with rules and regulations and administers approved disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Collaborates with Engineering and Manufacturing personnel to provide information on matters relative to the design and utilization of tools, production methods, applications, etc.
• Attends company-sponsored training classes and special classes to keep abreast of and well informed of new developments in regard to management, supervision and other job-related courses.
• Records data on production, labor, team members, and scrap on a timely basis.
• Maintains security of buildings, grounds, equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Ensures accuracy of inventory and inventory management.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by Manager.
• Organizes and assigns work to utilize skills, knowledge, experience, available man-hours, machines, and tools to obtain the most favorable costs and quality of workmanship.
• Ensures the quality and accuracy of products and timely completion of schedules.
• Maintains and trains an efficient work force in accordance with job requirements, work levels and schedules, man-hour requirements and training programs.
• Policies, the use of safety devices and equipment, general housekeeping, and maintains a constant vigilance for hazardous conditions and practices.
• Administers company policies and maintains a harmonious employer/team member relationship on the highest possible level.

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 after your first year of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager