Operations Supervisor

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. seeks an Operations Supervisor for the Avon, Indiana facility. The role oversees hourly associates and distribution activities across picking, packing, receiving, and shipping on a 2nd shift onsite basis.

You will provide shift leadership, coordinate cross‑functional processes, and partner with EHS and Maintenance to resolve issues while enforcing safety rules and attendance policies. Strong communicator needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee hourly associates and distribution operations across all functions (picking, put-away, packing, receiving, shipping).
• Provide shift oversight to meet daily requirements with efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate multiple processes across functions using a systematic approach.
• Serve as shift focal point for routine communication and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Supervision of hourly workforce

Warehouse operations

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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 are:

Hyster-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 offer:

Hyster-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 and401(k).

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Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required*