Primary Duties and Responsibilities

(30%) Continuous Improvement

·Compile, coordinate and lead monthly site Goal Deployment Reviews.

·Prioritize Continues Improvement project and activities with all manufacturing and distribution operations and provide management tracking and reporting of the project portfolio.

·Lead teams reduction of waste and increase productivity by utilizing methods such as Lean and Six Sigma tools.

·Evaluate, adhere and make recommendations for individual and departmental standards throughout DC operations.

·Develop and execute training programs to foster a culture of continues improvement for all site associates.

·Provide specific tool training for project team members, and guide and mentor trained individuals.

·Personally execute CI projects concurrently.

·Conduct Productivity Brainstorm sessions quarterly during the fiscal year

·Maintains a consistent approach to corporate metrics and reporting.

·Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics and troubleshoot operational inefficiencies.

·Drive value stream mapping to define “As-Is Analysis” and the transition to Future State

(20%) Systems/Processes

·Provide guidance and resource to internal team.

·Understanding of software, applications and system needs, acquire quotes and make needed recommendations.

·Take a proactive approach to minimizing internal and external errors.

·Act as a "bridge" between the DC and Corporate partners

·Maintains and develop Standard Operating Processes (SOP) across all DC processes and provide workflows.

·Monitors and assures SOP adherence and processes control 

(20%) Project Management

·Provide guidance to internal and external partners executing projects, within capital budgets and process improvement projects.

·Lead/conduct weekly/monthly project reviews with site project owners and vested members.

·Assists the CFC management team on project selection, execution and tracking of projects.

·Coordinates/prioritizes CI project activity within responsible operations.Provides overall management tracking and reporting of the CFC project portfolio

·Work with partners to establish departmental strategies and goals in the various areas

·Assessment of current & future state for facilities and equipment, budgeting, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and workforce planning.

(20%) Leadership

·Model the ASSA ABLOY - HHI Values & Behaviors to achieve service excellence, meet and exceed organizational objectives and support fiscal responsibility.

·Drives a culture of compliance with OSHA safety and health rules.

·Manage and implement facility budgets with their operating and capital expenses of the distribution function in conformance with the established budget guidelines, including formulation and implementation.

·Maintain and promote positive employee relations through proper and timely communications and adherence to SOPs.

·Provide leadership to direct reports in the execution of work plans and long and short-term goals.

·Lead all Lean improvement programs and initiatives including 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, etc.

·This position has direct supervisory responsibility for CI Analysts, will work to develop and support the CI Analysts.

(10%) Other

·Other duties as assigned/ required by supervisor/manager.

Education and Experience Profile

Minimum Qualifications

·Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related field

·4 years of distribution/manufacturing managerial experience supervising direct reports including hiring, evaluation, and coaching.

·4 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics business operation.

·Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

·Experience implementing a Lean culture. 

Required Skills

·Effective leadership/management skills.

·Ability to motivate, influence and coordinate employees, as well as deal with any disciplinary issues that may arise.

·Continues Improvement training required / must be knowledgeable in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

·Strong problem-solving skills.Candidates must understand how to define the problem and generate alternatives and implement solutions.

·In-depth knowledge and understanding of Distribution Management Systems

·Knowledge of key distribution functions (i.e. Receiving, Inventory Management, Order Processing, Replenishment, and Shipping).

·Analytical Skills: Assessing different information and make decisions based on needs and budget concerns.

·Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

·Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.

·Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

·Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management and peers

·Strong financial acumen.

·Must be able to lead, work and thrive in a cross functional team environment.

·Must be able to perform without specific daily direction.

·Must be able to function in a quick moving, highly interactive team environment. 

Values and Behaviors

·Ownership:

oEnsures alignment with shareholder interests

oPlans for long-term success despite short-term pressure

oAlways pursues the best interests of ASSA ABLOY - HHI

·Teamwork:

oPartners with peers to succeed together as ASSA ABLOY - HHI

oCommunicates effectively via candid & respectful discussions

oSeeks out best practices to strive for continuous improvement

·Agility: Adjusts easily & rapidly to changing market conditions

oEmbraces & utilizes modern technology, processes and methods

oSucceeds in ambiguous situations through flexibility & creativity

Physical Requirements

·Physical Strengths: The ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands , arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups.

·Protective Equipment: The ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.

·Proper Lifting Techniques: The ability to properly lift heavy objects or equipment.This includes the knowledge of correct bending and lifting techniques as needed to properly position and use one’s hands, feet, legs, arms, and back to lift objects or equipment, and to push, pull, and carry heavy objects.

·Agility: The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks.This includes the ability to move throughout all areas of the warehouse, other Spectrum Brands HHI property or additional work areas.

·Hand-Eye Coordination: The ability to coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks.

·Visual Acuity: The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs, video displays) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

·Manual Dexterity: The ability to make quick, accurate, skillful, coordinated movements of one hand , one hand in coordination with its arm, or two hands to grasp, place, move, or assemble objects.

·Stamina: The ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time.This may include performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods.

·Climbing: The ability to climb, work, and carry items up and down ladders.

·Work Conditions: The ability to perform job activities, with appropriate intermittent relief where applicable, under difficult work conditions such as in extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, while exposed to constant/intermittent sounds.

·Tight Working Conditions: The willingness and ability to work in cramped/tight working conditions where mobility is restricted.

·Safety Harness: The ability to wear the safety harness to perform job functions.

·Lifts 26-40 pounds without assistance many times a day and lifts 41-75 pounds without assistance daily.Additionally, this role lifts 76-100 pounds with assistance daily.

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for a warehouse environment in a distribution center. 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification.It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.