Operations Supervisor

Ridwell•Portland, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ridwell is seeking an Operations Supervisor to manage the daily operations of our Portland Fleet team. The role requires leadership, management, and continuous operational improvement. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in fast-paced environments, adept at working on teams, and a creative problem solver. You have strong communication skills, operational expertise, and a can-do attitude. Due to business operations, you must be comfortable working in a warehouse environment and driving in all weather conditions. The warehouse is located near the Portland airport (PDX). Shift schedule : Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:00p

Requirements

2+ years of operations supervision, startup growth, or similar experience.
Prior experience managing an hourly workforce.
Scrappy, proactive, comfortable with ambiguity, takes initiative, and adapts easily in a fast-growing environment.
You take ownership of your work and team and are available to work overtime and as needed year-round.
A growth mindset that sees every activity as an opportunity to learn.
Experience hiring and training teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing union employees is a plus.
Warehouse experience is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience may be substituted instead of education.

Responsibilities

Mentor, train and develop employees.
Plan routes and ensure proper staffing.
Coordinate fleet maintenance and repairs.
Ensure the building and vehicles are properly equipped.
Create, iterate, and improve standard operating procedures.
Handle inventory counts of bins, bags, and supplies as needed.
Partner with other stakeholders to ensure proper material management and delivery.
Scheduling and timecard adjustments
Ensure the team is appropriately staffed, trained, and equipped to meet operational demands
Lead and supervise the day-to-day operations of the team
Address any performance issues promptly and develop corrective action plans as needed
Oversee inventory control, ensuring that adequate resources and materials are available for operations
Ensure a safe work environment by promoting and enforcing safety protocols and procedures
Oversee productivity and KPIs for the fleet and warehouse teams.
Be a trainer and backup driver as needed to support the operations.
Work with the Regional Director to optimize and report on the economic performance of the fleet and warehouse operations.
Work with the Regional Director to ensure proper staffing to meet the changing needs of the business.