Operations Supervisor - Leadership Bench Program

Meijer•Lansing, MI

11d

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor - Leadership Bench Program is a full-time bench leadership role at Meijer. The position begins with hands-on training and development focused on learning the company’s business, culture, and operations. After training, the employee transitions into an Operations Supervisor role with direct leadership responsibility. Operations Supervisors lead teams, support daily distribution center operations, and help ensure stores have the products they need to serve communities across the Midwest.

Requirements

At least 3 years of leadership and/or warehouse management experience.
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Conflict resolution and performance management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

Interview, train, develop, and maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet daily operational goals.
Identify high-potential team members interested in development opportunities and help build a succession bench for leadership.
Foster positive working relationships with Team Members and Union representatives, where applicable, to promote satisfaction and retention.
Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment that values, encourages, and supports differences.
Ensure adherence to Meijer policies, procedures, and practices.
Establish and maintain DC Scorecard productivity and efficiency metrics for the assigned area, using data analysis to identify opportunities to improve operating performance.
Train, coach, and lead work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, and service goals.
Ensure team members can safely operate material handling equipment to move materials to and from storage configurations.
Manage team member concerns and lead investigations, recommending discipline when needed to the First Assistant and Human Resources representative for alignment.
Monitor and track direct reports’ performance metrics and provide coaching, retraining, or disciplinary action as necessary.
Continuously evaluate warehouse processes and recommend process improvements to leadership.
Perform administrative duties related to production, shipping, and quality performance.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.