Job DescriptionOperations Supervisor
For us going to work every day has an even greater purpose than putting the latest product or technology on the market. It's about improving the everyday lives of millions. By being sustainable and open to new ideas we can push the boundaries of cooking, cleaning, and wellbeing at home. But to keep doing so, we need more people who want to innovate and re-imagine what life at home can be.
This position will have responsibility for the overall management of the day to day operations of the Regional Distribution Center. You will provide direction and leadership to all distribution functions including maintenance, shipping, receiving and safety to ensure customer satisfaction while meeting quality and delivery commitments. You will be responsible for developing and managing a world-class global appliance hi-performance distribution operation strategy tied to ESMA goals and objectives for on time delivery of all order whether emergency, rush and routine, balanced by corporate inventory turnover expectations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Provide strategic and tactical leadership for the accurate and timely delivery of customer orders
*Ensure the effective operational capability of the facility, driving improvements in operational capabilities, efficiencies and quality
*Manage the operating costs of equipment and other assets, including management of maintenance and capital costs and budgets to assure acceptable return on investment.
*Oversee the budgeting process for the facility and monitor departmental performance against established budgets to meet financial objectives. Also drive cost outs through the facility as well as Transportation.
*Coach, mentor and develop employees, both direct and indirect reports, assuring effective teamwork and individual effectiveness within the organization.
*Work closely with Inventory Control, Demand Flow and Supply, Planning Sales and Sales, HR, etc and Fulfillment
*Drive Continuous Improvement and Process Metrics/Measurements while ensuring successful shipment of month end order volume spikes
WHO YOU ARE:
*You work efficiently and proactively to deliver results.
*You always strive for better, in your work and for your future.
*With an eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex data, you can also translate this into meaningful, useful information that informs service delivery.
*You ask and you listen, you take ideas on board and work with your team, taking everyone in the same direction.
*Whether face-to-face or on the phone, you can communicate plans and articulate your ideas with colleagues and customers at all levels.
*You want to know everything about everything - then you take it all apart and put it back together.
*You appreciate and understand process and the project goals.
*You know your stuff and can articulate it well; building a case that is sound and people can buy into.
*You understand good negotiations begin long before doing a deal, through building good working relationships, understanding your suppliers' motivations and starting from a confident position.
*Maximizing efficiencies and hitting KPIs are just the beginning: your real passion is delivering products that change and enhance lives. The rest is a bonus.
*You can work autonomously but will never be on your own, working proactively to identify the opportunities and implement the plan.
We employ great people from a wide variety of backgrounds - not just because it's the right thing to do, but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our business stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our global community. Meet us on @lifeatelectrolux and career.electroluxgroup.com to learn more.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications):
*A four-year college degree.
*At least 5 years' experience in the field or a related area.
*Strong people leadership skills with demonstrated team building and motivational competencies.
*Experience with strategic planning and problem solving.
*Proven background in reducing costs, improving processes, managing change and people to continuously improve and grow an operation.
*Knowledge and experience using WMS and Transportation Management Systems/WMS for load planning, routing and optimization of outbound shipments for with service and cost as key factors
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (update as required for the position)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone. The employee frequently is required to drive, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
It is the policy at Electrolux to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law, and all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, retaliation, or discrimination for: 1) Filing a complaint; 2) Assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and any other applicable Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity and affirmative action; 3) Opposing any act or practice made unlawful by Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity and affirmative action; 4) Exercising any other right protected by applicable laws. A copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity statement that reaffirms Electrolux's commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action for its applicants and employees is posted in a form that is accessible and understandable to an individual with a disability. The Affirmative Action Plan for Protected Veterans and Individuals with a Disability, absent the confidential statistical reports, is available upon request.
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