Operations Supervisor 1st shift (2-2-3 Schedule)

Ashley Furniture Industries; Saltillo (MS); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation, Holidays, Birthday off

Employee Discount

Professional Development Opportunities

Ashley Wellness Centers

Telehealth

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is hiring a 1st Shift Operations Supervisor to lead and optimize manufacturing and distribution activities in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment and a high school diploma, with an associate degree preferred. Competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a manufacturing or distribution center environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in Supervisory Management or related field (Desired).

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and assign work activities in a manufacturing or distribution department.
• Support and implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements in operation methods, equipment, people, materials and working conditions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing or warehouse experience

Education

Associate degree in Supervisory Management or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who We Are

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

1st Shift Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities

The Operations Supervisor will plan, direct and assign work activities in a manufacturing or distribution department. This position will also support and implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements in operation methods, equipment, people, materials and working conditions.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a manufacturing or distribution center environment, Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent, Required
• Associate degree in Supervisory Management or related field, Desired
• Previous experience in supervision, Preferred
• Experience in Manufacturing or warehouse equipment and department processes desired.

Work Environment

• This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Compensation Range

$23.00-$25.00/hr DOE

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

Notice to Search Firms

We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.