Operations Supervisor

Arvato Bertelsmann; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability Pay

401(k) with company matching up to 6%

Paid Time Off and holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Arvato Bertelsmann is seeking an Operations Supervisor to manage labor and equipment for a warehouse department. You will plan, organize, and monitor receipt, storage, and distribution of items from suppliers, while prioritizing orders and training staff.

The role emphasizes leadership, KPI-driven performance, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have warehouse experience and SAP/WMS knowledge to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Fast-paced, high-volume warehouse experience preferred.
• Knowledge of picking, packing, and shipping tasks.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent WMS systems.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Ability to follow instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and analytical skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with inventory research.
• Team-oriented.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train new department staff.
• Supervise and coordinate floor activities and staff.
• Receive and transfer materials.
• Manage staff KPIs and performance.
• Document and ensure procedures and quality processes.
• Maintain supplies and equipment levels.
• Adhere to customer and vendor shipping requirements.
• Update timekeeping and metrics in WMS reporting.
• Complete shift-end procedures and closeout.
• Support new customer integration and testing.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Coordinate traffic and shipments.
• Drive process improvements across the department.
• Adhere to safety and 5S guidelines.
• Perform additional tasks to ensure efficiency and safety.

Skills

Team-oriented

Strong leadership

Strong verbal and written comms

Strong attention to detail

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Inventory research

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP or WMS

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Company 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

• Computer literacy

• 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.

• Commuter benefits.

• Employee engagement activities.

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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.

Learn more about our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Information here (https://career.arvato.com/equal-opportunity-and-accommodation-information) .