Operations Supervisor (Burlington, NJ)

Nimble Robotics•Burlington, NJ

52d•Onsite

About The Position

About Nimble Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to enable fast, efficient, and sustainable commerce. We’re developing a general-purpose robot AI and a warehouse generalist superhumanoid robot, the first robot in the world capable of performing all core warehouse functions. We recently closed a $106M Series C at a $1B valuation, and we are continuing to grow our world-class team. Mission: to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that liberate us from the menial. Our founding team comes from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon and our board of directors include famed robotics and AI legends including Marc Raibert (founder of Boston Dynamics), Sebastian Thrun (founder of GoogleX, Waymo; Stanford Professor and considered the father of autonomous vehicles) and Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google and Director of Stanford’s AI Lab). Join us and leave your mark on the future of robotics, AI, and global commerce. Link: Nimble Closes $106 Million Series C Funding Round, Scales Fully Autonomous Fulfillment with FedEx Link: FedEx Announces Expansion of FedEx Fulfillment With Nimble Alliance Why Join Nimble? At Nimble, we are committed to building legendary products, a legendary team, and a legendary legacy. Join us and become part of an ambitious, humble, and resourceful culture where your work will leave a lasting impact on the future of robotics and commerce. Nimble's Core Values: Be relentlessly resourceful - Challenge conventions and overcome obstacles. Be legendary - Be the very best and do work that inspires. Be humble - Prioritize growth, learning, and doing whatever is needed to further the mission. Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver with high agency. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the efficient day to day operations of the warehouse with emphasis on achieving daily production goals, training and developing hourly associates and making recommendations for system improvements.

Requirements

1 or more years of experience working in warehouse, highly automated, e-commerce environments preferred
Working knowledge of google suite
Working knowledge of WMS systems
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
Dedicated, hard working and quick learner
Good communication skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment involving quickly changing priorities and ability to handle stressful situations
Must be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours
Regular bending, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
Warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation
Required to work and walk at elevated heights, using fall protection equipment.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access necessary equipment.
Occasionally required to smell, using odors to determine process or equipment problems.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally be required to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience approving payroll time
Basic knowledge of warehouse/mechanical equipment
Forklift certified
Understanding of performance metrics, process improvement, 5S and Lean tools
Bilingual: English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Operations Management
Oversee daily production for Nimble’s operations. Hours can be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift based on operational needs
Communicate effectively with team to support facility production goals on a hourly basis
Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to assure effective and efficient operations to meet goals
Provides direct supervision to warehouse personnel matching skill and background of personnel to work required.
Supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion
Ensures that equipment is utilized in the most efficient manner
Coordinates the maintenance of equipment with management
Reviews the daily work objective and determines productivity requirements to produce during the shift to meet the overall building objectives
Partners with other leaders to balance labor ensuring appropriate levels of staffing
Drafts and submits daily end of shift report
Makes recommendations to management on initiatives and programs to improve operations and works on those programs
Document robot maintenance issues
Employee Relations/Development
Conducts the daily pre-shift meetings covering previous shifts productivity, operational problems, forecasting workload and any other pertinent company information
Assists in developing a program to train and motivate personnel for increased effectiveness
Assists in developing a program for all new personnel and ensures the onboarding program is followed
Manages and maintains good human resources practices with direct reports, and adherence to established corporate and department policies and procedures
Works with Management and Human Resources to resolve employee relation issues, discipline actions, problem resolution and terminations
Provides feedback, coaching, guidance, and recognition to enhance personnel’s skill development
Plays an active role in employee development and talent selection.
Provides regular coaching and constructive feedback on performance, prepares and delivers hourly performance reviews
Maintains accurate timekeeping records
Exhibits a commitment to self-development by staying current on information, tools, and systems
Safety and Security
Ensures the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to meet service standards
Supports all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
Follows documented processes for reporting, analyzing, and following up on employee injuries and accidents.
Ensures employees complete a daily pre-flight and reviews daily

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.
Health Insurance
Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.
Paid Parental Leave
Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.
Commuter Benefits
Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots.
Referral Bonus
Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.
401k
Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.
Equity
Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program