IE Assistant Manager

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description:

Job Summary
This position develops work measurement for use in improving hub job set-ups and operational conditions to reduce cost and meet service commitments. He/She audits operating plans and procedure compliance and develops, implements, and assesses hub operations’ long and short range operating plans based upon work measurement. This position assists operators with implementations of improved operating plans, new services, improved procedures, and new technology. He/She provides tools, training, methods certification, and assistance as needed to support the achievement of the business plan. This position works with Division and Hub and Feeder Managers to identify and prioritize opportunities for operations and process improvements where key business plan objectives are not being met. He/She serves as the communications liaison with other functions and coordinates all initiatives that impact hub operations planning requirements. This position may supervise and train Interns, Co-Ops, Specialists, Part-Time Supervisors, or Associate Engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Develops recommendations and solutions to improve operations.
• Develops and maintains work measurement for all operations to support all necessary operating plans.
• Works with management team to implement changes to reach desired cost-reduction and service improvements.
• Analyzes current operating plan to determine opportunities for improving the process and workflow (e.g., analyzes process flow charts and production schedules, etc.).
• Reviews recommendations (e.g., improved job set-ups, operating plans, etc.) with IE and operations teams to gain approval.
• Identifies issues that require training or re-training (e.g., Operating Plan execution, process adherence, proper methods, work measurement, use of technology, etc.) to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides training to management for implementation of new procedures, processes, services, and technology.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field - Preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong Interpersonal communication skills
• Willing to work flexible shifts hours and possibly weekends
• Ability to travel
• Experience supervising employees – Preferred
• Knowledge of UPS processes, procedures, and methods – Preferred

Employee Type:
 

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.