Operations Supervisor

Bertelsmann; Shepherdsville (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Pay

401(k) with company matching up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arvato is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our Kentucky warehouse. You will lead labor resources, manage the receiving, storage, and distribution of items, and train associates on shifts to ensure timely, accurate orders.

The role emphasizes safety, process adherence, and continuous improvement, with focus on coordinating with customers and vendors and maintaining KPIs across the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume warehouse.
• Knowledge of picking, packing, and shipping.
• Experience with SAP or WMS systems.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train new department employees.
• Supervise and coordinate on-floor activities.
• Receive and transfer materials.
• Manage labor resources and KPI performance.
• Maintain procedures and quality processes.
• Ensure shift-end closeout and 5S adherence.
• Support new customer integration and testing.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Monitor traffic coordination.
• Drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

WMS systems

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.
You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing the labor and equipment of the assigned warehouse department, ensuring timely completion and quality of orders. Your work will align with our commitment to exceeding customer expectations. This role involves planning, organizing, and monitoring the receiving, storage, and distribution of items from suppliers or production shops. You will manage labor resources effectively while prioritizing orders with precision. The supervisor will train and supervise associates on assigned shifts.

YOUR TASKS

• Hire and ensure proper training of new employees for the department
• Supervise and coordinate activities of employees and monitor departmental functions on the floor
• Receive and transfer materials
• Performance management of all employees (KPIs)
• Document, update, and ensure procedures and quality processes are followed
• Maintain supplies and equipment levels for the department
• Monitor and adhere to customer requests and vendor-specific shipping requirements
• Update and maintain timekeeping and metrics in business systems, as they relate to WMS reporting
• Ensure that shift-end specific department procedures with all systems are completed and floor end-of-shift closeout is followed
• New customer integration and migration testing
• Load and unload trucks
• Understand traffic coordination
• Continuous involvement and support with departmental process improvements
• Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations
• Follow and maintain 5S Program and guidelines
• Perform any additional tasks that may be assigned to ensure an efficient, safe, clean, and goal-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment
• Knowledge of picking, packing, and shipping tasks
• SAP or equivalent WMS systems experience
• 3-5 years of Supervisory experience or equivalent work experience
• Ability to follow instructions, processes, and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and analytical skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with inventory research
• Team-oriented
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, notably Excel

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter.