Operations Supervisor

Hyster-Yale Group•Avon, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented 2nd Shift - Operations Supervisor (Onsite) based at our Avon, Indiana facility. This role oversees and leads hourly associates and distribution operations across all functional areas, including picking, put-away, packaging, receiving, and shipping. The supervisor provides operational oversight for the entire shift, ensuring appropriate resource allocation to consistently meet daily business requirements with efficiency and high quality. They manage and coordinate multiple processes across all functional areas using a systematic approach, serve as the shift focal point for routine communication and disciplinary actions, and partner with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Maintenance personnel for timely issue resolution. The position involves planning and directing workforce activities, adjusting priorities based on changing operational conditions, and maintaining accurate attendance and overtime records.

Requirements

1–2 years of warehouse operations or people management experience required.
Strong supervision and communication skills, with the ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
Working knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations, including material movement and inventory control.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions.
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and the ability to utilize system outputs for daily decision-making.
Ability to maintain and improve internal processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to conduct meetings and communicate safety, policy, and operational updates effectively.
Understanding of Environmental Health and Safety standards and practices.
Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Engineering, Technology, Supervision, or a related discipline required; or equivalent experience may be substituted.
1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred; or 4–6 years of warehouse operations experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Oversee and lead hourly associates and distribution operations across all functional areas, including picking, put-away, packaging, receiving, and shipping.
Provide operational oversight for the entire shift, ensuring appropriate resource allocation to consistently meet daily business requirements with efficiency and high quality.
Manage and coordinate multiple processes across all functional areas using a systematic approach.
Serve as the shift focal point, handling routine communication and administering disciplinary actions within the team.
Partner with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Maintenance personnel to ensure timely issue resolution.
Provide shift leadership by planning and directing workforce activities in Receiving, Packaging, Stores, and Shipping areas.
Adjust priorities as needed based on changing operational conditions to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency.
Direct personnel and activities while serving as a secondary point of communication on labor and management issues.
Maintain accurate attendance and overtime records and administer disciplinary actions when necessary.
Communicate and enforce facility work rules to ensure compliance and consistency.