Operations Supervisor

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work option

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. seeks a results-driven Operations Supervisor for the 2nd shift at our Avon, Indiana facility. You will oversee hourly associates, coordinate receiving, packing, stores and shipping, and ensure daily operations meet safety and quality standards.

This onsite role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a focus on process improvement, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration with EHS and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Engineering, Technology, Supervision, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience, or 4–6 years warehouse operations experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hourly associates and distribution operations across receiving, packaging, stores and shipping.
• Ensure resource allocation meets daily business needs with efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate multiple processes across functional areas with a systematic approach.
• Serve as shift focal point, communicating and administering disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with EHS and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Plan and direct workforce activities across Receiving, Packaging, Stores, and Shipping.
• Adjust priorities as conditions change to optimize productivity.
• Direct personnel while communicating labor and management matters.
• Maintain attendance and overtime records and enforce work rules.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Leadership

Communication

Inventory control

Problem solving

WMS experience

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management / Engineering

4–6 years warehouse operations in lieu of degree

Job description

Primary Location HY US Avon, IN

Job Title Operations Supervisor
Job Category Manufacturing
Job Description What starts with YOU, moves the world!
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented 2nd Shift - Operations Supervisor (Onsite) based at our Avon, Indiana facility.
What You Will Do

• 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 consistently 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.

Who You Are

• A strong leader who effectively plans, directs, and motivates hourly workforce activities to achieve operational goals.
• A clear and confident communicator who can address labor and management issues professionally.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records and enforce policies consistently.
• A proactive problem solver who can adjust priorities and respond effectively to changing conditions.
• A collaborative partner who works well with cross-functional teams, including EHS and Maintenance.
• Committed to fostering a safe work environment and ensuring adherence to established work rules.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple processes across various functional areas. Engaged and approachable, maintaining open communication with team members and leadership.
• Focused on continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and operational efficiency.
• Customer-focused, ensuring prompt and professional responses to internal and external inquiries.

What You Will Need (Education)

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Engineering, Technology, Supervision, or a 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.

Skills, Experience & Abilities

• 1–2 years of warehouse operations or people management experience required.
• Strong supervision and communication skills, with the ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
• Working knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations, including material movement and inventory control.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and the ability to utilize system outputs for daily decision-making.
• Ability to maintain and improve internal processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to conduct meetings and communicate safety, policy, and operational updates effectively.
• Understanding of Environmental Health and Safety standards and practices.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and well‑maintained warehouse environment.

Who We AreHyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, has been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 100 years. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visit hyster-yalecareers.com.
What We OfferHyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).
Job Type Permanent
Time Type Full time
Work Hours 40
Travel Required No
Primary Location HY US Avon, IN
Address 10144 Veterans Dr
Zip Code 46123
Field-Based No
Relocation Assistance Available No
We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled