Operations Supervisor - Distribution

Job summary

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing a team of frontline associates while optimizing warehouse processes. They must also monitor operational KPIs and ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations.

Job details

The Operations Supervisor role has a national salary range of $62,000 - $75,000 with bonus potential. This posting is for an existing vacancy. As an Operations Supervisor at DHL Supply Chain, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our warehouses. Your responsibilities go beyond daily management – you will be instrumental in implementing processes to optimize our warehouse operations. Your leadership will be vital in guiding our frontline associates, fostering a safe and productive work environment, and ultimately driving the overall success of DHL Supply Chain. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within DHL Supply Chain and contribute to our renowned reputation as the global leader in contract logistics. With over 500 facilities and more than 50,000 dedicated associates, DHL Supply Chain North America attributes its success to the hard work and dedication of our team, operating in over 150 million square feet of warehouse space. Job Description: * Lead, motivate and develop a diverse team of frontline associates by providing coaching, guidance, and support as needed, while also developing a strong team culture of inclusion and belonging. * Take proactive measures to consistently uphold compliance with health and safety regulations, fostering a culture of heightened safety awareness throughout the organization. * Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to track performance and identify areas of improvement. Provide regular reports and analysis to management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for enhancing warehouse operations. * Foster an environment of open communication and collaboration, facilitating regular and effective dialogue among leadership and associates to promote transparency, alignment, and teamwork. Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferred. * 1+ years operations experience in a lead/supervisor/management role, preferred. * 1+ years logistics industry experience, preferred. * Staff management, workload planning, objective setting and organizational skills, preferred. Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request. #LI-ONSITE

What you’ll do

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing a team of frontline associates while optimizing warehouse processes. They must also monitor operational KPIs and ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates should ideally possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience along with at least one year of experience in a supervisory or logistics role. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage staff and workloads are preferred.

Listed skills

• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Warehouse operations
• Team leadership
• Staff management
• Workload planning
• Objective setting
• KPI monitoring
• Operational metrics
• Health and safety compliance
• Coaching
• Logistics
• Process optimization
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Performance analysis
• Supply Chain
• Organizational Skills
• Warehouse Operations
• Planning
• Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Management
• Warehousing
• Leadership
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Operations
• Staff Management
• Objective Setting
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Distribution Operations Supervisor
• Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

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