Operations Supervisor I (3rd Shift)
About The Position
Support the Logistics and/or Operations Manager in driving the process of continuous improvement for the administrative, distribution/warehouse, value added services/shop and/or transportation/delivery function. Take a lead role in meeting targets for productivity, safety, quality, costs, customer service and employee satisfaction/development within the distribution center and with commercial motor vehicle drivers. Coach, train, support, and develop a team of flexible, multi-skilled employees in accordance with Andersen Corporation’s values, employee covenant, and strategic direction.
Requirements
- Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience and 2-4 years of supervisory or work center lead experience
- Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate people.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a logistics (distribution & transportation) operation with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply continuous improvement, lean and manufacturing system principles a plus.
- Knowledge of technical aspects of transportation planning, commercial motor vehicle driver and equipment management.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with and listen to employees on a daily basis regarding work center/team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, customer service, and cost/productivity performance.
- Ensure the desired product quality levels are achieved through use of standard work and training to those standards, training in operation and inspection techniques, and use of tools/data.
- Support and implement new, customer-focused processes in accordance with lean principles and practices. Actively provide change leadership as required.
- Develop a high-performance work team with high levels of employee engagement morale, satisfaction, and performance. Provide coaching and performance communication to support development.
- Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe employee work habits.
- Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the operation.
- Communicate with your immediate manager, other supervisors, and appropriate personnel regarding facility, equipment, safety, environmental, work center schedules, company policies and practices, performance improvement plans, etc.
- Support employees in understanding company policies and practices
- Create and maintain a respectful work environment by listening, seeking facts to support decisions, managing one’s own reactions, and addressing unacceptable behavior.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Supervise non-exempt distribution/warehouse, value added service/shop and/or transportation/delivery employees.
Benefits
- 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
- Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
- Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
