Production Supervisor

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Lead daily shipping operations to ensure customer orders are processed, picked, packed, loaded, and shipped accurately and on time .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMemphis • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading shipping operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement. Proficient in managing teams, monitoring KPIs, and maintaining inventory accuracy through effective resource allocation and operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesInventory ControlShipping OperationsTeam LeadershipJD Edwards (JDE) ERP System

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Hard Skills

Inventory ReconciliationShipping TransactionsData AnalysisPerformance ManagementContinuous Improvement Methodologies

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsERP SystemsWarehouse Equipment

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingWarehouse ManagementDistributionCustomer Order FulfillmentSafety Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead daily shipping operations to ensure customer orders are processed, picked, packed, loaded, and shipped accurately and on time
Maintain staffing levels and allocate resources to meet changing business demands and shipping schedules
Establish, document, and sustain standard work processes
Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, GPPs, quality standards, and inventory control requirements
Promote safety, conduct safety observations, and lead incident investigations and corrective actions
Monitor packaging requirements, customer specifications, inventory accuracy, and transportation standards
Coordinate activities with Production, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Planning, and Transportation teams
Identify operational issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions
Lead Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, visual management, and 5 Why problem-solving
Coach, mentor, and develop team members
Communicate departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations
Monitor and manage KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory Accuracy, Productivity, and OTIF/OFR performance
Use SQDC and Hour-by-Hour visual management boards to track performance and drive problem resolution
Manage 15 to 50 departmental employees, including performance, attendance, training, coaching, corrective action, and development
Manage priorities involving safety, quality, inventory control, labor utilization, customer service, and shipping performance
Support physical inventories, cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and inventory accuracy initiatives
Ensure proper use of warehouse equipment, shipping systems, and material-handling processes
Drive operational excellence to improve efficiency, reduce costs, eliminate waste, and enhance customer satisfaction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or shipping environment
Demonstrated experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing operation
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and performance management systems
Experience with inventory control, shipping operations, warehouse management, and customer order fulfillment processes
Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems
Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) or a comparable ERP system is strongly preferred
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound operational decisions
Working knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE) or similar ERP systems is required
Ability to perform inventory transactions, material movements, inventory reconciliation, and shipping transactions
Ability to maintain inventory accuracy through system compliance and disciplined inventory control practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular feedback, training, and development opportunities
Career growth opportunities locally, regionally, or internationally
Diverse and inclusive team environment