DC Operations Supervisor: Lead, Improve, and Optimize

M S International, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M S International, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead shifts and teams, ensure staffing, training, and efficient order flow for 25–50 staff, and drive quality, safety, and inventory initiatives.

You will collaborate across supervisors and managers to meet shipping standards and continuously improve DC operations. You will hold a Bachelor’s in Logistics or Operations Management with 5+ years of supervisory or DC experience, Lean knowledge, and MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Logistics or Operations Management required.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Five (5) plus years of Distribution Center operations experience.
• Experience supervising teams of 15 or more employees.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles highly desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Related industry experience in natural stone, tile, or hard flooring preferred.
• Ability to present operational data effectively to business and leadership teams.
• Proven ability to drive cultural change while improving efficiencies and processes.
• Adaptable to changing business needs.
• Strong knowledge of distribution and warehouse management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.
• Goal-oriented with a record of self-motivation and achievement; proactive with strong analytical skills.
• Creative problem solver focused on quality solutions and process improvements.
• Strong teamwork skills across the organization.
• Excellent people management and time management skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills to interact effectively at all levels and across functions.
• Proactive with ability to manage ambiguity and think strategically.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all shifts and functions are properly staffed to handle varied work volumes and optimize order flow for approximately 25 employees.
• Develop, maintain, and manage facility quality processes.
• Ensure on-time shipping performance by collaborating with supervisors and managers to meet receipt and shipment standards.
• Manage quality and productivity reporting daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Supervise facility realignment activities to maximize operational efficiency.
• Oversee operational activities to ensure DC layout and continuous improvement initiatives support operational goals.
• Provide direct supervision to shift supervisors; hold them accountable for their and their teams’ performance.
• Lead, train, and supervise 25 to 50 team members.
• Promote leadership development and professional growth within the team.
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance and supply management.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure safety compliance.
• Manage daily cycle counts, conduct research and root cause analysis, and develop solutions to improve warehouse inventory health.
• Coordinate and execute annual physical inventory, driving process improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including possible oversight of the Slabs team.
• Manage operations across multiple shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Process improvement

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

M S International, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead shifts and teams, ensure staffing, training, and efficient order flow for 25–50 staff, and drive quality, safety, and inventory initiatives.

You will collaborate across supervisors and managers to meet shipping standards and continuously improve DC operations. You will hold a Bachelor’s in Logistics or Operations Management with 5+ years of supervisory or DC experience, Lean knowledge, and MS Office