The Impact You'll Make

Assembly (and related pre & post processes), Shipping and Receiving Supervisor. This role is responsible for their respective department team members, processes, and functions related to the assembly (and related pre & post processes), shipping/receiving of products from the Jackson, MI. location. This role will be responsible for maintaining implemented SOPs, training, and managing staff, and will be expected to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while improving business processes. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This position will report to the Operations Manager.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following. 
•    Provide a safe, clean, and secure working environment for all team members.
•    Motivate, inspire, and foster teamwork within the assigned areas/teams to ensure that performance and KPI (SPQDC) targets are achieved.
•    Oversee overall flow of material from production order kitting and flow to assembly (and pre& post processes like Kitting, Test, Paint, etc.)
•    Ensure metrics are tracked and updated (as assigned)
•    Oversee completion of daily/weekly/monthly shipping updates in multiple systems related to the transfer and shipment of inbound and outbound orders
•    Manage daily outbound shipments including all export activities together with carriers, customs brokers, and other trade compliance partners while prioritizing Expedited Shipments.
•    Support On-Time Delivery objectives by collaborating with Customer Care team to ensure orders are being prioritized and shipped on time.
•    Identifies customer appointed freight that has not been dispatched and effectively escalates through cross-functional segments to ensure adherence to On-Time Delivery.
•    Provide regular updates relating to the status of shipments.
•    Administer supervision, training, scheduling, and guidance to assigned team members. Assign work to staff, setting priorities for each.
•    Respond proactively to performance concerns, discipline, employee complaints and other employee relations matters.
•    Maintain transportation records applicable to billing, premium freight cost, etc.
•    Support and coach Team Coordinators and Operators.
•    Lead and participate in performance reviews for assigned team members.
•    Maintain strong floor presence and act as servant leaders.
•    Other duties/responsibilities may be assigned to this position at the manager's discretion.

What We're Looking For

Required (basic) qualifications
•    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
•    This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
•    Proven experience managing people in a production environment.
•    Working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook), QR codes and willingness to learn Artificial Intelligence programs.
•    Able to work hands-on on the floor helping team members (with business needs).
•    Able to support working weekend (Saturday) shift periodically

 

Preferred qualifications
•    Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
•    Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to team members, and other departments of the organization.
•    Problem solver, decisive, results oriented and high sense of urgency

 

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

What You'll Get from Us

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

Bonus system
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.