About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY – the global leader in opening solutions, is a <strong>Shipping & Scheduling Manager</strong> to lead our shipping operations and support production scheduling at our Mocksville, NC plant. This hands-on leadership role is critical to ensuring customer orders are shipped safely, accurately, and on time—while also translating customer demand into achievable production schedules.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">This position serves as a key coordination point between <strong>Shipping, Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain</strong>, driving operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across the plant.</span></p> <div style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">What You’ll Do</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">Shipping & Logistics Leadership</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Lead and support daily shipping operations, ensuring proper staffing and dock execution.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Coordinate carrier pickups across parcel, LTL, FTL, and expedited freight.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Ensure accurate picking, packing, labeling, and loading to standard work.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Oversee shipping documentation, including BOLs, packing lists, and labels.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, damages, or shortages.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Partner with Customer Service on delivery issues, priority shipments, and reshipments.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Track and report shipping KPIs; lead root-cause problem solving and improvement efforts.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">Production Scheduling</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Translate customer demand, sales orders, and forecasts into achievable production schedules.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Create, release, and maintain work orders in the ERP/MRP system.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Sequence work to optimize flow, reduce changeovers, and balance capacity and labor.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Monitor production progress and adjust schedules for downtime, labor, material, or quality issues.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Analyze capacity constraints and partner with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to mitigate risks.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Participate in daily and weekly scheduling and production meetings.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Track and analyze schedule adherence, on-time delivery, backlog, and trends.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Enforce safety policies and ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and shipping requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Promote safe work practices, proper equipment use, and strong housekeeping standards.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready shipping environment using 5S principles.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Support continuous improvement initiatives related to lead time, planning, and material flow.</span></li> </ul> <div style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">What You Bring</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">Required Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">High School Diploma or GED.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">3–5 years of experience in scheduling, production planning, shipping, or similar operations roles.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Comfortable working on the shop floor and engaging with teams daily.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience using ERP/MRP and inventory systems.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Prior leadership or supervisory experience.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.5pt;background-color:white;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">The Details:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution) among others.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Our goal is to be a world-leading company that attracts diverse talent, where all team members feel safe being their true selves and are able to thrive in a work environment that promotes change, innovation, and provides equal access and opportunity.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">As one of North America’s leading garage door manufacturers, Amarr Company takes pride in fostering a culture where employees enjoy many opportunities for career growth, rapid advancement, and relocation to some of America’s most desired cities. Although Amarr Company is an international business, employees enjoy a family-oriented, caring culture and rewarding work environment. Amarr Company offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and a bonus program for every employee. At Amarr Company, the door is always open and there is no ceiling to your career growth.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">#amarrcareers</span></p><p><span style="">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Amarr is an E-Verify participant.</span></p>