Operations Supervisor

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Lead team members responsible for light manufacturing, customer service and distribution .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeKent • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead team members responsible for light manufacturing, customer service and distribution
Plan and coordinate work (schedule), train and motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of personnel
Interview and recommend applicants for hire, counsel and discipline as necessary
Ensure orders completed efficiently and accurately and provide on time delivery to customers
Participate in developing lean initiatives and improving procedures and processes
Implement change management proposals
Ensure compliance with Company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, safety, inventory management, complete and on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost, and Company employment policies and guidelines
Identify and proactively raise organizational issues and trends; recommend alternatives for improved effectiveness
Establish and monitor operational performance
Assist Customer Service to effectively process work orders to shipping and the shop floor
Assist Service Center Manager with planning and executing operational strategies to meet or exceed budgetary expectations
Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization
Occasionally perform direct labor tasks during peak periods or staffing gaps

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School degree or GED
Minimum of four (4) or more years of operational leadership or equivalent experience
Leadership ability, excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated presentation, oral, and written communication skills
Experience in doors, doorframe and door hardware preferred
Experience in Shipping and Welding preferred
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities effectively
Technical skills in Lean Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, Process Improvement, customer service, freight and distribution, capacity and work force planning, inventory management and replenishment, and production scheduling
General understanding of the construction industry, preferably the commercial construction industry
Unrestricted driver’s license and the ability to travel occasionally
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) Program with Company Contributions
Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development Opportunities
Flexible Spending
Employee Assistance Program
Discount Portal
Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lean ManufacturingKaizenProcess Improvementcustomer servicefreight and distributioncapacity planningworkforce planninginventory managementproduction scheduling

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsoral communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

High School degreeGEDunrestricted driver’s license