Operations Supervisor

VIVA; Milan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a Unit Supervisor to lead the warehouse department in achieving key performance metrics. The role requires supervision of salary and wage personnel and coordination across shifts to maintain smooth material flow.

The candidate will work 2nd shift, 1:00pm-9:30pm, with training on 1st shift and overtime as needed. Strong communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to work multiple shifts and overtime as required, including some weekend work.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with both salary and wage personnel.
• Knowledge of warehouse distribution and material flow processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department to execute and achieve stated metrics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Warehouse knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

1+ years equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Unit Supervisor

Operations Supervisor will be responsible for leading the department to execute and achieve the stated metrics.

Must haves:

• Ability to work multiple shifts and work overtime as required, including some weekend work
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with both salary and wage personnel
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of warehouse distribution and material flow processes

What Makes a Candidate Stand Out:

• Experience supervising or leading a team in a union environment
• Working knowledge of the Continuous Improvement Process (CI) and 5S methodology
• Experience with an incentive pay system such as CIPP (Continuous Improvement Pay Plan) and work measurement
• Experience using statistical tools and techniques for quality management
• Knowledge or work experience in project management
• Experience with capacity and manpower planning

Education:

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in (any discipline)
• Or 1+ years equivalent work experience

Notes:

• Position is for 2nd shift, Monday to Friday, 1:00pm-9:30pm
• Training will be done 1st shift.
• OT will be required as needed.
• Metatarsals required

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status