Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift M-F 2-10p

gnc; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. in Indiana is seeking an Operations III Supervisor to oversee distribution duties in the warehouse and supervise the assigned operational area to maximize productivity, morale, and service levels.

The role supports a positive, collaborative environment through open communication and recognition of employee contributions. You will monitor performance, plan staffing, train employees, and ensure safe handling of materials while driving daily, weekly, and annual

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or associates degree preferred in logistics or related field
• Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field preferred
• 6+ years progressive operations experience with degree or 7+ years without degree
• Prior managerial/supervisory experience preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
• Proficiency in PC, RF handheld devices, WMS or similar technologies
• Ability to operate machinery including forklift as required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and budgeting/project management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in team in fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Monitor staff performance and provide action plans to maximize productivity
• Plan and schedule personnel, equipment, and supplies for efficient workflow
• Help develop and manage daily/weekly/annual financial and operational plans
• Hire, motivate, and train staff
• Provide staff with materials and guidance to meet daily goals
• Ensure safe handling of materials and equipment
• Maintain housekeeping and safety initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This positionis responsible formonitoring staff to ensure all distribution duties are completed.Supervise the assigned specific operational area(s) within the warehouse to maximize productivity, employee morale, and ensure that all department service levels are achieved.The Operations IIISupervisor will support the developmentof a positive, collaborative work environment by encouraging open communication, recognizing employee contributions, and helping implement initiatives that promote employee retention and satisfaction.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor employee and department performance and provide an action plan to maximize productivitywhileutilizingLabor Management System.
• Adequately plan and schedule personnel, equipment, and supplies to maximize efficient flow of materials within the warehouse
• Assistmanagement in developing, implementing, and managing financial and operational plans on a daily, weekly, and annual basis
• Hire, motivate, and train new and current employees
• Provide staff the proper materials, information, and guidance to achieve the daily goals of the department
• Ensure thetimely,accurate, and damage-free handling of materials and merchandise
• Provide safe work environment and make sure employees are handling merchandise and equipment in a safe manner to prevent injuries
• Ensure that all daily, weekly,monthlyand bi-yearly cleaning and housekeeping initiatives are successfully achieved
• Additionalduties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supervising a team of employees.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use handsorfingers tohandle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Regularly/Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals
• The noise level in the work environment isusually low/moderate

* Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum high school diplomarequiredORAssociates DegreeinLogisticsor related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the jobrequired.
• Bachelor’s Degree inLogisticsor related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the jobpreferred
• 6+yearsprogressiveOperationsexperiencewith a degree or 7+ years’ experiencewithout a degreerequired
• Prior managerial/supervisory experience preferred
• LeanSixSigmaGreen Belt preferred
• Proficiencyin personal computer, radio frequency,WMSand/or other similar technologies
• Ability tooperatemachinery within the facility, including a forklift, asrequired
• Ability to interpret data and make informed decisions based upon the information received
• Interpersonal skillsrequiredto deal effectively and efficiently with employees and management
• Ability to react quickly and effectively to changes in the schedule
• High degree ofproficiencyMS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop andmaintaincollaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization,as well as,internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail,deadlinesand reporting
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to read, write, andcomprehendsimple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools and forklifts
• Ability to work overtime as necessary

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer