As the Inventory Control Supervisor, you are responsible for the employees in our facility, ensuring its effective operation by preparing work schedules, assigning tasks, coordinating the flow of work and assigned projects, overseeing completion of work, and monitoring performance of your team.

 This is an onsite role in our Irving, TX facility with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 11:30AM – 8:00PM.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

In consultation with superior and subordinate personnel as appropriate, develops short- and long- term goals and plans for areas of responsibility

Liaison between teams, shifts, and departments, and partner with internal and external customer

Ensure accurate accounting and physical control and security of all material stored in stockroom locations, of all material issued to and returned from production and of all finished goods and associated accessories

Supervisor cycle count process in all inventory areas and provide scheduled reporting of inventory data as well as provide ad hoc reporting of inventory data as required

Supervise all stockroom activities for all shifts including material stocking for component and finished goods inventory, kitting and delivery of components required for production

Monitor delivery of handsets and accessories for fulfillment, processing of RMA returns of defective product to suppliers

Accomplish supervisory and human resource objectives such as hiring, performing performance reviews and mentoring / coaching and disciplinary actions

Responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective organization for area(s) of responsibility, including a) efficient work flow patterns; b) established performance standards; c) effective delineation of duties and responsibilities; d) suitable staffing levels; e) appropriate supervision; and f) systems for timely communication of pertinent information

Create and/or modify processes, in collaboration with manager, to allow for the processing and servicing of new accounts and products, as well as improving existing processes when practical and cost effective

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

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

Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment for personnel to work in while ensuring all safety and environmental regulations are followed.  Support committees and programs for safety, fire prevention, disaster recovery and so forth.  Ensures the development of specific plans for inclusion in these programs

Serve as liaison with other organizational components; establishes and maintains the working rapport necessary to develop cooperation and effectively integrate area services into the company’s overall business fulfillment system

Receive and investigates all complaints concerning his or her area(s) of responsibility and its personnel; determines veracity of such and (as necessary) takes corrective or disciplinary action and/or prepares reply

Remain abreast of developments in the field(s) by pursuing a program of self-development, participating in professional organizations, interacting with peers, reviewing pertinent literature, and so forth.  Incorporates advancements when practicable and cost effective

Direct the preparation of records as well as recurring and special reports and analyses for area(s) of responsibility ensuring that they are complete, accurate and prepared on time.  Reviews and interprets these in order to ascertain the extent to which goals are being attained.  Initiates corrective action as necessary

What are the requirements needed for this position?

Must have HS Diploma or GED

Minimum of 3-years of experience in a leadership role within a fast-pace, high-volume, manufacturing/repair environment similar to Assurant, York, Lewisville or Tennessee facility

Strong knowledge and abilities with use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Prior experience in a warehouse, shipping, receiving or related environment required

Ability to identify potential process and workflow improvements

Demonstrated experience with direct supervision and coaching of others

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

Able to successfully interface with all levels of Company personnel as well as external personnel

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

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

May be required to work across multiple shifts

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

Associates Degree and 3+ years of experience in supervising 15+ hourly associates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?  

Position requires incumbents to regularly sit at a desk and operate standard office equipment such as a computer and phone. 

Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, lift, carry and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, exposure to changes in temperature, being near moving machinery, and office machinery

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Pay Range:

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

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.

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