2nd Shift Operations Leader - Warehouse & Safety

Hyster-Yale Group; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

Profit sharing

401(k)

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Avon, Indiana is seeking an Operations Supervisor (2nd shift) to lead hourly associates and oversee distribution operations across receiving, packing, stores and shipping.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, staffing, and cross-functional collaboration with EHS and Maintenance, with a focus on accuracy, productivity, and respectful labor relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Engineering, Technology, Supervision, or related discipline required; or equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred; or 4–6 years of warehouse operations experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead hourly associates and distribution operations across all functional areas, including picking, put-away, packaging, receiving, and shipping.
• Provide operational oversight for the entire shift, ensuring appropriate resource allocation to meet daily business requirements with efficiency and high quality.
• Manage and coordinate multiple processes across all functional areas using a systematic approach.
• Serve as the shift focal point, handling routine communication and administering disciplinary actions within the team.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Maintenance personnel to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Provide shift leadership by planning and directing workforce activities in Receiving, Packaging, Stores, and Shipping areas.
• Adjust priorities as needed based on changing operational conditions to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency.
• Direct personnel and activities while serving as a secondary point of communication on labor and management issues.
• Maintain accurate attendance and overtime records and administer disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Communicate and enforce facility work rules to ensure compliance and consistency.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Warehouse operations

Problem solving

Team leadership

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Engineering, Technology, Supervision

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

ERP software

Job description

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Avon, Indiana is seeking an Operations Supervisor (2nd shift) to lead hourly associates and oversee distribution operations across receiving, packing, stores and shipping.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, staffing, and cross-functional collaboration with EHS and Maintenance, with a focus on accuracy, productivity, and respectful labor relations.