Associate Coordinator

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily processes of the department by removing barriers, ensuring available work, and communicating with stakeholders to maximize KPI results.
• Ensure staffing board is updated prior to and throughout the shift for the department so that associates are assigned appropriately to ensure they do not run out of work and minimize time off task.
• Proactively work to reduce backlog and address aging items including trailers, piles, communication, etc.
• Ensure accurate physical and virtual processes in the department.
• Communicate across shifts to ensure a smooth handoff to peers on next shift.
• Have a positive attitude towards barriers and finding proactive solutions to work through them.
• Check and respond respectfully and tactfully to emails quarterly to ensure business needs are addressed quickly and appropriately.
• Ensure completion and assist in training of new associates.
• Accurately utilize and track all department required paperwork and logs.
• Assist in all functions of the department and work in path when necessary.
• Ensure all mechanical problems are reported to maintenance for repair.
• Respectfully address any and all associate concerns and escalate appropriately.
• Assist in implementing and defining new processes according to the SOP training documentation.
• Help enforcement and adherence to the site 5S program and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure all facility safety policies are followed and all violations are reported immediately
• Participate in the facility Safety and Quality programs
• Use sound judgment in all areas with respect to company policies, safety enforcement, workflow, and KPIs

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and one to two years related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to deal with all levels of staff, customers, suppliers, and operations
• Ability to prioritize and achieve objectives in a fast paced environment.
• High degree of credibility
• Demonstrated success handling multiple priorities and multi-tasking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office functions such as word, excel and outlook
• Ability to function in the WMS in SAP
• Demonstrate the understanding of RDT terminals and handheld equipment 
• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to problem solve
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines

Additional Information

Hiring Pay Range: $43,700 - $52,624

*Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors

Company Description:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Additional Information :

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.