Assistant Manager, Kitting/Displays na Sunstar Americas, Inc.

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.

Position Summary:

Oversees all Kitting activities with respect to production while maintaining a high standard of customer service under the supervision of the Manufacturing Manager.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Lead and manage the kitting area to provide 100% order accuracy to our customers.
• Plans and coordinates work activities of the kitting operation based on partnership and communication with the planning and engineering teams.
• Develops and implements specific objectives and performance measures for the kitting area.
• Direct and monitor the implementation and maintenance of all safety programs for the kitting operation.
• Develop the processes to improve the quality of product shipped while reducing the number of kitting discrepancies and/or shipping errors.
• Implements company policies and procedures according to company guidelines for the kitting area.
• Assess manpower requirements necessary to maintain established service levels.
• Maintain communication with appropriate personnel regarding deliveries, delays, problems, etc.
• Monitor the kitting area for clean housekeeping.
• Supervise the daily work flow in the kitting area.
• Analyze kitting operational functions and seek methods that offer continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage returns processing for wet manufacturing
• Maintain lot control for items in consumer product lines
• Repackage and claim returns for special promotions
• Manage materials planning for the kitting process
• Assess and organize the kitting data supplied by our customers in various formats, into standardized spreadsheet
• Look for commonalities – build kit versions (groups) to simplify kitting process
• Prepare kitting lists
• Provide on-going training for new and existing Associates on various department tasks, procedures and systems.
• Responsible for scheduling and allocating parts for all on-site kitting department orders with accuracy, efficiency and ensure kits are ready to ship by the customer due date.
• Communicate any part shortages that affect the ability of the kitting department to meet customer expected ship date.
• Responsible for quality and final inspection including proper labeling and documentation for all kit orders.
• Responsible for proper filing of documents on orders pulled.
• Maintain supplies needed to support kitting department.
• Set hourly production expectations and standards for kitting team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required

Knowledge/Experience

• 2 + years supervisory / management experience preferable warehouse operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including but not limited to performance management (annual performance reviews, employee evaluations, discipline, corrective action, coaching, etc.)
• Excellent written or oral communication skills are essential
• Strong planning, organization and customer relations skills are required.
• AS400 experience with PRMS preferred or similar ERP

Skills  

•  Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office

Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs without restriction

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits. 
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus
• On-site café
• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

 If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.

The employer is subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, and race or ethnicity. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment. Information collected will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records, only accessed by Authorized Users. Information collected will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. 

The pay range for this position of Assistant Kitting Manager is $70,613- $105,920. However, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus as part of total compensation.