This hands-on job is responsible for working with the front-line supervisors to better align process, approach and delivery of results across core business functions with a unique focus on inventory and cycle count management. Working with front line supervisors on refining standard operating procedures, developing people managing skills and assisting the manager on higher level business functions.

What would be my responsibilities for this role?

• Ensure adherence to company policies and process standards, while maintaining employee morale and overseeing the training of new and existing staff

• Work with manager to establish department and company goals and rely on experience, judgement, and innovation to achieve them.

• Drive process improvements, and coordinate QA support for new product/new business line introductions

• Accomplish supervisory and human resource objectives such as interviewing, conducting performance reviews, one-to-one counseling/coaching and disciplinary administration.

• Manage the daily cycle count program which includes performing cycle counts, monitoring and controlling inventory projects, maintain product identification and locations, researching inventory discrepancies real-time and resolving potential issues.

• Manage the cycle count program using systematic tools and liaison with auditors

• In conjunction with superiors and subordinate management, develop interview criteria and questions to be used in interviewing candidates for employment within the Inventory Department; participates in interviewing and hiring process.

• Act as a liaison between teams, shifts, supervisors, and departments, and partner with customer/client representatives.

• Participate in operational improvement initiatives at the site

• Oversees production and maintenance of cycle count records per internal and external customer requirements; generates custom reports and analyzes data as required

• Identify manufacturing and development constraints. Work with management and technical staff in performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions.

• Drive engagement across area of responsibility and work with the team to foster a strong engage culture. Work with Manager to review the peakon score and create action plans within the tool.

• Review reports to ensure that the team/department is attaining the desired performance metrics. Follow up with the leaders on their areas of opportunity.

• Prioritize, plan and execute work activities in alignment with department and Operations priorities.

• With department management, creates and modifies processes required to enable processing and servicing of new accounts and products; leads and champions process improvement/continuous improvement efforts

• Safety champion for the department. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards, and procedures while complying with legal regulations.

• Contact point for inquiries pertaining to department functions or services; confirms accuracy of material discrepancies and initiates corrective actions, replies to discrepancies as required

What are the requirements needed for this role?

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership / supervisory role within a fast-paced, high volume, manufacturing environment similar to Assurant, York, Lewisville or Tennessee facility

• Intermediate to Advance MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, dynamic assembly and logistics environment

• Requires strong leadership, mentoring, organizational and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment and be a self-starter.

• Must be able to function with minimal supervision and be able to prioritize all work tasks

• May be required to work across multiple shifts

Other qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in a warehouse, shipping, receiving or related environment required

• Demonstrated experience with direct supervision and coaching of others

• Must be able to develop/mentor/coach first level supervisors on performance managing their staff

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to successfully interface with technical and non-technical associates such as inspectors, designers, buyers, vendors, manufacturing associate, and management

• High energy professional with the ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with all suppliers and vendors

• Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with problem solving, brainstorming sessions, strategy development and conflict resolution

• Driven, goal-oriented, never confuses effort with results

• Demonstrated analytical skills

• May be required to work across multiple shifts

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Associates Degree/Bachelor’s Degree•5+ years of experience leading other supervisors

• Experience working with a Lean and Six Sigma environment

Pay Range:

$62,000.00 - $103,400.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

11/14/2024

If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.