Operations Supervisor

Mechanix Wear; Platte Gardens (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanix Wear in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee packaging, warehouse, or distribution operations and the supervision, performance, and time management of staff. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time execution while coordinating with cross-functional teams to reach service goals.

The position requires strong leadership, ERP/WMS knowledge, and the ability to manage timecards, recruit and train staff, and enforce company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent preferred.
• Three to Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff in all activities.
• Monitor workflow and ensure objectives are met with improvements as needed.
• Motivate and coach staff to maximize productivity while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Create a labor plan with other Supervisors to ensure Distribution Center success.
• Enforce policies, SOPs, and safety regulations across the team.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff.
• Write and amend SOPs with approval of Director of Operations.

Skills

Distribution process

ERP/WMS

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Supervisory leadership

Delegation

MS Office

Material handling equipment

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

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Operations Supervisor

Full Time Management Kansas City, MO, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1082

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

ABOUT MECHANIX WEAR

Who We Are

Mechanix Wear develops protective gloves for industries including vehicle mechanics, police, military, trade professionals, and construction to name a few. Mechanix Wear is THE TOOL THAT FITS LIKE A GLOVE® In 1991, The Original® Glove was born. The brainchild of a legendary race mechanic that sparked a revolution for working hands. Championed by mechanics and pit crews at the 1991 Daytona 500, The Original® is the glove that started it all. For more information, visit www.mechanix.com.

What We Do

At Mechanix Wear, we are building a world where Safety is foundational, Performance is enhanced, and Trust in the brand is unshakable. We create and elevate protection beyond your expectations, through innovative design, advanced materials, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We stand behind our core values including Thinking Big, Being a Problem Solver, Doing Things the Right Way, and TeaMWork.

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of assigned packaging, warehouse, or distribution operations and the supervision, performance, and time management of employees. The Operations Supervisor will model and act in accordance with our guiding principles and core values and serve as an example to their direct reports. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and timely execution of operational activities while maintaining quality standards, productivity expectations, and employee accountability. Leads frontline employees, monitors workflow, supports process improvements, and partners with cross-functional teams to achieve service goals. Requiring strong leadership of people who can drive execution, reinforce safety and quality expectations, and maintain a high-performing team.

The Operations Supervisor will champion the Mechanix Wear Core Values including, Think Big, Be a Problem Solver, Do It the Right Way, and TeaMWork.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff in all activities
• Manage Warehouse Management Software (WMS) in alignment with assigned work area.
• Monitor work of all personnel and ensure achievement of all objectives and provide improvements to same if required
• Motivate and coach Distribution Center staff to maximize productivity while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Create a labor plan for your area in collaboration with other Supervisors to ensure overall success of the Distribution Center
• Enforce all company policies, SOPs, and safety regulations, ensuring adherence across the team
• Monitor the safety, cleanliness, and overall condition of both interior and exterior facilities, proactively addressing issues
• Perform process audits to ensure process is being adhered to
• Identify processes improvements
• Write and amend Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) with approval of Director of Operations
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Customer Service Teams and treat other departments and leaders as internal customers
• Monitor and approve employee timecards daily
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff
• Share performance feedback with subordinates and documents coaching conversations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must be able to work extended hours of the business including mornings, evenings, and weekends if required by the business needs

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of the distribution process and inventory control procedures
• Knowledge of ERP and WMS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with material handling equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruits, interviews, hires, trains and supervises staff
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred
• Three to Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods working on a computer
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 pounds at times
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing and crouching
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materials
• Requires regularly using verbal and written communication skills and must be able to hear and speak clearly
• Requires periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Requires frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, and manipulate objects
• Requires specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

TRAVEL

None

OVERALL WORK ENVIRONMENT

The office and warehouse is clean, orderly, properly lit and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Mechanix Wear provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.