Supervisor, Operations

GOAT Group•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Operations Supervisor at GOAT, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of GOAT’s local facility. The ideal candidate for this role is highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving dynamic start up environment. Strong decision-making skills will be critical for this role as the operational needs of the facility can fluctuate day-to-day. The planning, organization, and execution of completing operational goals can be challenging during our current growth, so it will be important that this position will work as a calm, objective focused leader to make sure targets are met daily.

Requirements

Have minimum 5 years of cumulative experience in a supervisory role preferably within the logistics management / e-commerce / retail or other similar sector
Have basic understanding on import and export processes
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of associates
Is highly organized with demonstrated attention to detail
Possesses a financial acumen – recording, tracking and reporting expense control
Familiarity with warehouse automation technology (e.g., conveyor systems, sortation equipment) and how to leverage it to improve throughput and efficiency
Strong proficiency in computer skills
Succinct communications skills
Must be able to lift and move boxes (up to 35 pounds)
Must be available and willing to work extended hours as occasionally needed per day or per week, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs

Responsibilities

Promoting a strong safety culture and healthy work environment
Lead, manage and cross-train a team associates and service providers
Ensure best implementation in operations of inbound, inventory, verification, outbound, return, fulfillment and logistics
Work with multiple departments to resolve potential delays and slippages
Spearhead continuous improvements to increase efficiency, quality and reduce costs
Engage in cost-benefit analyses, seeking to obtain best prices for materials and overseeing production methods to optimize output to peak efficiency levels
Regularly monitor expenses, diminishing spend where possible if necessary to stay on budget
Collect data and analyze trends and behaviors that will allow the organization to improve handling flow and customer experience
Set the tone of the leadership team with a calm, positive, focused and forward motion leadership style in a high pressure, fast work environment with consistent changes
Be knowledgeable of the company’s goals
Other duties as assigned