3rd Shift Operations Supervisor
About The Position
SUPERIOR is seeking a safety-minded Operations Supervisor to lead and support day-to-day third-shift operations at its Old Hickory, Tennessee, facility. SUPERIOR is a 100% employee-owned provider of industrial chemicals, composite products, and related services, with a focus on quality, safety, and customer service. The supervisor oversees employees and coordinates warehouse and production-support activities to maintain a productive, safe, and efficient work environment. This is a full-time, third-shift position working Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with additional hours as needed. Compensation is a base hourly rate plus $2.00 per hour for all hours worked on third shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of operations experience.
- Strong safety mindset.
- Forklift certification.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with coworkers, chemists, administrative staff, delivery personnel, and management.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
- Ability to meet the position's vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; ability to smell.
- Ability to frequently stand and walk for longer periods.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead third-shift warehouse operations while working alongside the team to complete daily tasks.
- Unload, receive, label, stock, and organize inbound materials, warehouse transfers, and supplies.
- Load Superior trucks and stage materials to support next-day deliveries and production.
- Complete and oversee monthly cycle counts, tote inventories, and inventory investigations.
- Support production by preparing totes, completing tote testing, making blends, and staging materials for the next day's operations.
- Assign daily work, monitor progress, and provide hands-on support to keep the shift running efficiently.
- Complete and verify maintenance work orders, preventive maintenance records, invoices, and other required documentation in company systems.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse, including cleaning equipment and using space properly.
- Perform and ensure completion of safety and compliance tasks, including eyewash activations, tank sampling, and proper disposal of retain samples.
- Train, coach, and hold employees accountable for safe work practices, quality standards, productivity, and company procedures.
- Troubleshoot operational issues, resolve inventory concerns, and communicate priorities with other departments to support smooth shift transitions.
- Identify ways to improve safety, inventory accuracy, workflow, and warehouse efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid HDHP medical insurance or a low-cost PPO option.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid training from day one.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
