On-Site Logistics Operations Supervisor

Forward Air Corp.; Minneapolis (MN); In loco; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Forward Air Corp. in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day contract logistics activities, ensuring safe, efficient and accurate execution of core service processes.

This role provides direct leadership to frontline associates and is accountable for operational performance, safety, quality, and customer service within the assigned function, area, or shift. You will supervise frontline teams, drive productivity, adhere to standard work, and advance continuous

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain before operating equipment.
• 3+ years in warehouse, distribution, or broader supply chain ops with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience leading frontline teams in fast-paced environments with focus on performance.

Mansioni

• Supervise daily operational activities across receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, dispatching, routing, yard management, or other logistics workflows.
• Coordinate and prioritize work assignments to meet service and productivity targets.
• Ensure safe, accurate handling of inventory, freight, and equipment.
• Monitor workflow, labor allocation, and equipment usage for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory policies; support audits.
• Lead safety observations and support facility safety initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and change control processes.
• Support problem-solving for service issues and quality defects.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar CI initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost control.

Conoscenze

English communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Lean / Six Sigma

Safety awareness

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Supply Chain/Business/Logistics or related field

Strumenti

WMS

TMS

ERP

Descrizione del lavoro

Forward Air Corp. in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day contract logistics activities, ensuring safe, efficient and accurate execution of core service processes.

This role provides direct leadership to frontline associates and is accountable for operational performance, safety, quality, and customer service within the assigned function, area, or shift. You will supervise frontline teams, drive productivity, adhere to standard work, and advance continuous