Warehouse Operations Supervisor - Automation
About The Position
The Automation Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation and production of an automated picking warehouse. This role leads automation operators and warehouse crews to achieve production KPIs and metrics, while coordinating with onsite maintenance to sustain production and provide appropriate windows for planned maintenance. The supervisor manages the automation system and operators remotely from the floor, makes operational decisions in accordance with SOPs, guidelines, and escalation standards, and trains and coaches operators. The role also oversees system reports, material flow, inventory conditions, safety, cleanliness, and maintenance needs, while supporting continuous improvement and a positive work environment.
Requirements
- Four-year college degree in Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in automation, warehousing, and business processes.
- Ability to read and interpret computerized reports.
- Understanding of warehouse regulations regarding quality and safety.
- Excellent organizational skills, with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Considerable initiative and frequent analysis in daily work.
- Proven ability to define performance measures related to the business and hold associates accountable.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to work evenings, night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Two to four years of previous supervisory experience in warehousing.
- Previous experience with PLCs, conveyance systems, or related mechanical fields.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operation of an automated order-picking machine.
- Monitor system reports, material flow, and operator warehouse crews.
- Supervise warehouse crews in a unionized environment.
- Coach, train, and lead work teams to achieve performance goals in receiving, processing, storage, order assembly, or loading.
- Coordinate operation with onsite maintenance to support continuous production and planned maintenance windows.
- Ensure the system is maintained and cleaned.
- Ensure adherence to Safeway policies, procedures, and practices.
- Take inventories as required and report and clear indications of out-of-stock or overstocked conditions.
- Design, monitor, and maintain a safe work environment through compliance with safety programs.
- Supervise maintenance needs as necessary.
- Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.
- Pursue fast, continuous, systematic planned improvement.
- Define business-related performance measures and hold associates accountable for them.
- Make operational decisions in accordance with SOPs, guidelines, and escalation standards.
Benefits
- Competitive wages paid weekly.
- Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company's partnership with Stream.
- Associate discounts.
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
- Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
- Inclusive work environment.
- Benefits may include vision, disability, and life insurance, PTO/vacation pay or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
- Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
