Supervisor, Area Operations

Five Below•Conroe, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Five Below, our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! The person we are looking for is driven by a desire to lead and grow people. Are you energized by engaging with your team? Do you want to change the lives of your team members in a positive way? Are you on fire to share your knowledge with others and make them successful in their roles? Then you are who we are looking for. Have you been looking for us? We are a growing distribution center looking for a motivated and engaging operations area supervisor to lead a team of 40+ team members. We are looking for a leader that wants to create a winning team through communication, creating buy in, and developing team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
3-5 years of related experience or a combination of education and experience in a warehouse/distribution/fulfillment environment.
Supervising Experience: 2 years (Required)
Warehouse Experience: 2 years (Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in an automated and conveyor driven environment is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of distribution KPIs, production reporting and distribution processes.
Demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills preferably in a distribution environment.
Proficient in collecting and analyzing data to formulate recommendations for process improvements.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks in a dynamic work environment.
Solid written and verbal communication skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and leadership in accordance with established policies and procedures while focusing efforts to maximize productivity and safety within the distribution center.
Manage the daily activities of the assigned work unit to include safety, engagement, training, performance and labor management, quality, and process/continuous improvement projects.
Understand the labor standards for the assigned work areas. Analyze and report data relative to the standards to constantly improve quality and efficiency. Identify process improvement, make recommendations, and collaborate across the entire building operation to coordinate and maintain a high level of customer service.
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production goals to ensure effective staffing and manpower utilization. Communicate and elevate concerns regarding productivity and/or engineered standards to Operations Manager and Industrial Engineer.
Lead a high performing team through engagement, coaching, recognition, development. Participate in the hiring of new crew members, and maintain consistent accountability to process, procedure, and overall performance to drive business results.
Effectively coordinate and communicate with all support areas such as Buying, Allocations, Quality Assurance, IT, Human Resources, Transportation, and various corporate office support areas.
Consult and correspond with team leads or managers to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and non-conformance to specifications and/or standards.