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Production Specialist Opportunity

Description:

The Distribution Center Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily operation of our distribution center on a mixed shift, which shift operates 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday- Friday and some Saturdays.

Responsibility for achieving maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner and developing/implementing continual improvement projects. Actively participates in all areas of employment: performance evaluations, team member relations and development while promoting total employee involvement.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures a safe workplace is provided for all employees; frequently inspects department for safety compliance. Completes accident reports and schedules appropriate follow-up reviews; identifies accidents related to operator/machine error and initiates necessary training to prevent future accidents.

• Supervises the activities of Distribution Center team members to achieve goals with regard to quality, cost and time. Evaluates the performance of associates and completes necessary reports. Reviews daily and weekly shipping schedules and production capabilities to assure all deadlines are met. Checks running orders/query dispatch lists to define schedule priorities. Coordinates and expedites hot parts and assigns rework.

• Recommends training/development needs; develops and documents standard work.

• Coaches to develop team members to follow standard work, problem solve, strive for continuous improvement, and drive overall employee engagement.

• Conducts meetings to maintain employee / employer relations, encourage employee engagement, and promote effective communication.

• Develops and implements continual process improvement projects.

• Inspects and monitors Distribution Center quality and equipment. Ensures quality procedures/practices are applied to the process, tooling, and equipment to achieve expected quality improvements.

• Supervises the utilization of materials to assure an appropriate amount of parts are available to maintain smooth production flow; identifies wasteful practices and methods; reports any problems/concerns with viable solutions to the Manager, Production; and, reports suggestions recommended by team members for procedure change, etc.

• Promotes and supports the company's efforts in team member engagement concepts through the development and or implementation of various programs.

• Promotes commitment to quality and teamwork through attitude, behavior, communication, and development/implementation of programs and activities.

• Communicates/updates management of daily problems and concerns, identifying areas needing attention to ensure the continuity of the operation.

Skills:

• Logistics

• Distribution

• Production

• Supervision

• Production management

• Production supervision

• Lean manufacturing

• Process improvement

• Supervisory skills

• Management skills

• Oracle

• Dematic

• Lean

• Labor

• Labor union

• Shipping

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of supervisory or proven experience in distribution operations including: Receiving, stocking, replenishment, cycle counting, order picking, shipping processes.

• Background in distribution and/or logistics

• MS Office Suite (Excel Intermediate)

• Work involves activities that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, conveyors, or vehicles.

• Requires use of personal protective equipment.

• Degree preferred.

• Oracle and/or Dematic software experience preferred.

• Experience with Lean principles and techniques preferred.

• Union labor relations experience highly preferred.

  About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.