About this role
At ASSA ABLOY, our global teams collaborate seamlessly to craft products and services that integrate into our users’ lives, simplifying their everyday routines and enhancing convenience. By empowering users to control access, we provide unparalleled peace of mind through enhancing safety and visibility. Are you a degreed Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer with a desire for a career in Operations Management? Under the supervision of the Profit Center General Manager, supervise assigned hourly employees on production operations. Responsible for the control of Cost, Quality and Delivery for assigned operations. Responsible for ensuring proper training and compliance with Safety and Quality Standards as well as Company Policies and Procedures. Must maintain team leadership and interactive communication with employees for assigned areas of responsibility. Leads continuous improvement projects for assigned areas or as directed by the Profit Center Manager. Identifies, recommends and implements process improvements and modifications. Works cross functionally as required to support business objectives as a supportive team member. This position will be performed onsite Monday through Friday at our Berlin, CT office. What you will be doing: Assign employees as required to ensure compliance with production schedule demands Ensure all employees have sufficient training and instruction to satisfactorily meet the Safety and Quality requirements for all assigned operations. Works closely with employees including set-up personnel and Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, to ensure requirements are understood and met. Tracks employee performance to established standards and Company requirements and provides feedback on performance within a timely manner. Provides employees with counseling as necessary or corrective disciplinary action per Company Policy. Reviews and approves assigned employees timecards daily. Responsible to provide feedback to Manufacturing Engineering on method or rate issues. Audit employee’s quality and compliance to established work methods. Provides feedback or corrective action if necessary. Lead continuous improvement activities for assigned areas of responsibility. Ensures proper housekeeping is maintained in their area and ensures compliance with 5S goals. Troubleshoots and resolves mechanical issues related to automated manufacturing equipment. Coordinates as a team member with other Production and support functions to ensure compliance to plant schedules. Professional department is a key factor in maintaining employee morale and must be maintained at all times. Performs other duties as assigned by the Profit Center Manager. What we are looking for: Experience in supervision in a manufacturing environment required. B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering or other applicable Engineering Discipline required or a degree in Business Administration or related field preferred. Two to five years in manufacturing supervision. Ability to effectively communicate with employees in group or individual meetings on such matters as departmental goals, work assignments, quality, safety, manufacturing problems, attendance, work performance, discipline, training, etc, and to maintain related records. Ability to meet deadlines and schedules in a fast-paced environment. Strong troubleshooting experience with automated manufacturing equipment and/or robotics preferred. What we Offer! The annual salary for this role is $95,000-$110,000. The final pay rate offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role. Benefits and additional compensation offered for this position are Paid time off, including sick and vacation days 14 paid holidays (may adjust slightly in future years based on how holiday shutdown schedule falls) Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility Supplemental life insurance Short-term and long-term disability benefits Employee discounts All benefits and additional compensation are governed by applicable Company policies and plans as they currently exist and may be amended in the future. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.