Supervisor, Supply Chain Operations

Company: Nintendo
Location: North Bend
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Nintendo of America Inc. The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch system and the Nintendo 3DS family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo has sold billions of video games and hundreds of millions of hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS family of systems, Super NES, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Wii, and Wii U systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokmon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendos operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the companys website at http://www.nintendo.com. Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Forecasts and manages work volume, work schedules, and staffing levels to ensure business needs are met, acts as liaison with other departments
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with the companys/departments plans and vision. Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses within team members and delegate projects and tasks accordingly
• Ensures incoming and/or outgoing shipments are accurately received, tracked and transferred
• Investigate and/or resolve freight discrepancies and issues
• May oversee automated & manual production lines and/or pick/pack assembly lines
• Manages complex projects and demonstrates situational adaptability with fluctuating deadlines
• Ensures tasks are being performed by staff according to training, safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines
• Ensures company policies and established guidelines are followed for task completion, including meeting quality, efficiency, and accuracy standards. Facilitates quick and appropriate resolution of any and all challenges, discrepancies or miscommunications
• Drives innovation within the team, and develops methods for gathering metrics and workflow analysis to improve quality and efficiencies
• Applies understanding of basic business finance including the ability to identify and quantify key drivers, develop, measure and report key metrics; assists manager in fiscal year budget planning
• Monitors and evaluates performance of team and assess staff for the semi-annual review process
• Coordinates with Manager and Human Resource representatives to resolve personnel/performance issues for assigned staff (coaching, documentation, etc.)
• Responsible for hiring decisions of hourly personnel and makes recommendations to manager for salary level SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of four years of related experience preferred
• Strong organizational, coaching and leadership abilities. Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Able to present thoughts and feelings openly and constructively. Effective using nonverbal communication and body language. Can clearly convey, deliver and receive messages
• Ability to delegate effectively allowing others to grow and work on meaningful and challenging tasks
• Ability to identify, define, and analyze problems; use a problem-solving process; develop decision-making strategies; generate potential solutions; judge and evaluate results; choose and implement solutions (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
• Ability to work with highly confidential and/or sensitive matters
• Advanced MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, and Power Point); IBM iSeries and Oracle EBS Applications knowledge preferred
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Manufacturing, a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Specialized training in automated warehouse packaging and distribution systems or equivalent preferred
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred

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