Operations Supervisor- 2nd shift

Operations Opportunities with ODW Logistics•Pleasant Prairie, WI

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor coordinates and oversees daily warehouse activities to ensure the efficient flow of goods and meet organizational needs. The role oversees employees across multiple warehousing departments and ensures operations are conducted in a company-relevant and cost-efficient manner. This is a second-shift position, scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The distribution center is GMP compliant for food safety; visible piercings are not allowed, and employees must wear hair and beard nets, a smock, a helmet, and steel-toe shoes.

Requirements

Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from various individuals.
Conflict-management skills.
Relationship-building and collaboration skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to hear, read, comprehend, write, and communicate.
Ability to frequently sit, type, and perform repetitive wrist motions.
Ability to continuously stand, walk, bend, squat or kneel, twist or turn, and reach on even and uneven surfaces.
Ability to focus, with or without corrective lenses, and see close and distant objects, including depth perception.
Ability to use material-handling equipment according to specific operating procedures.
Ability to spend 50–75% of work time on the warehouse floor.
Must wear hair and beard nets, a smock, a helmet, and steel-toe shoes; visible piercings are not allowed.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of supervisor experience or equivalent work experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Advanced knowledge of warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee employees across multiple warehouse functions, including inbound, stocking, picking, packing, inventory, shipping, and returns processing.
Regulate daily workload and assign productivity goals based on customer demands.
Train, coach, engage, and develop employees in efficient work methods to improve operational accuracy, efficiency, profitability, safety, and security.
Interview, hire and/or promote, onboard, and train employees.
Support corporate training programs for direct reports and prepare team members for career progression opportunities.
Manage hourly employee scheduling through workforce management software (UKG).
Monitor hourly employee performance, conduct year-end reviews, manage scheduling, and hold one-on-one developmental meetings.
Lead warehouse continuous-improvement projects in conjunction with lean management principles to improve operational efficiency and customer profits.
Maintain knowledge of contractual service requirements and the Key Performance Metrics used to measure performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.