Date Posted:

2024-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT325: NSP - BLOOMFIELD, CT 212 WEST NEWBERRY RD, BLOOMFIELD, CT, 06002 USA

Warehouse Supervisor (Swing Shift)

Otis, is the world leader in reliable, efficient and technologically advanced elevators, escalators and people-moving systems. Our revolutionary Gen3® elevators, energy-saving ReGen™ drives and NCE “green” escalator have clearly set the industry standard for innovation, safety and performance. More than 2.4 million Otis elevators and escalators are currently in operation throughout 200 different countries. We are proud to have a global team that continues to rise to the challenges of a fast-moving company. Together, the people of Otis are creating new ideas and opportunities by collaborating across time zones, geographies and cultures. So just imagine where we can take you!

Responsibilities

Otis’s Service Center is seeking a swing shift supervisor for its warehouse. This position is responsible for managing the warehouse(s) at the Otis Elevator facility located in Bloomfield, CT. Primary responsibilities include creating a safety, ethical, and inclusive culture, enforcing safety and company policies, establishing work schedules, driving performance and meeting department performance metrics, resolving customer requests and issues, ensuring staff development through cross training, and promoting continuous improvements through aggressive use of quality principles, tools and techniques. The ideal candidate must have experience in leading a teams in a collaborative environment. The position will also require performance of administrative and other duties, including assisting with the direct labor staff functions. The swing shift hours are 12 pm – 8:30 pm, daily.

Essential Responsibilities:

Following all EH&S and safety policies and procedures

Material handling of a variety of components, packaging materials and equipment in support of the Maintenance and Modernization businesses

Maintaining inventory, such as the storage of electronic parts

Shipping outside of the facility

Ability to obtain and retain a valid PIV license, inspect, maintain, and train employees on PIV operations.

Actively participate in daily housekeeping and 5S activities.

Performing other duties as assigned

Physical Demand:

If an item weighs more than 50 lbs., the employee must ask for assistance in lifting and/or use the appropriate crane, forklift or other lifting devises. This role requires walking, balancing, climbing, standing, twisting/turning, bending/stooping, crawling, crouching, kneeling/squatting, sitting, reaching above shoulder height, reaching forward, lifting (maximum 50 pounds), carrying, pushing/pulling, handling, feeling, digital dexterity, wrist flexion/extension, power grip, working speed, talking, hearing, and seeing (with color vision) depth perception. Must be able to wear/use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment used includes but not limited to hard hat, gloves, hard shoes and safety goggles.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or high school education with equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience/Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising hourly employees. Prior warehouse experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated commitment to safety policies and processes. Ability to lead and motivate a team. Ability to establish performance metrics. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to translate specific department and broader organizational goals and objectives to the workforce. Candidate should have a working knowledge of the inventory management and warehouse management systems, plus various Microsoft software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. The position requires extensive teamwork and organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Ability to adhere to Otis’ Absolutes of Safety, Ethics and Quality required. Must be able to participate in annual inventory and weekend work when requested.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. 

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here (https://www.otis.com/en/us/our-company/esg) .

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Otis is An Equal Opportunity/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 or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com .

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