Operations Supervisor

Universal Logistics•Louisville, KY

16d

About The Position

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team! WESTPORT AXLE CO, a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is a leading transportation and third-party logistics provider (3PL) that offers a broad scope of services throughout the entire supply chain. Westport's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Supervise and coordinate all daily activities for assigned production lines or departments. Ensure production targets for output, quality, and efficiency are met or exceeded. Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, feedback, and disciplinary action as needed. Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe and compliant working environment. Communicate production goals, priorities, and performance expectations to team members. Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to resolve issues and support production flow. Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and labor tracking using ERP/MES systems. Lead daily team meetings and shift handoffs, ensuring smooth transitions and clear communication. Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and process optimization. Ensure adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and customer specifications.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to use MS software to complete reports, emails and projects.
Ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
Knowledge of the production process, plant and its various functions.
Knowledge of production parts required for assembly.
Ability to lead people
Willingness to complete required classes and other recommended seminars that may be identified through career path process.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate all daily activities for assigned production lines or departments.
Ensure production targets for output, quality, and efficiency are met or exceeded.
Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, feedback, and disciplinary action as needed.
Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
Communicate production goals, priorities, and performance expectations to team members.
Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to resolve issues and support production flow.
Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and labor tracking using ERP/MES systems.
Lead daily team meetings and shift handoffs, ensuring smooth transitions and clear communication.
Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and process optimization.
Ensure adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and customer specifications.