Operations Supervisor III

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance and disability benefits

Career development and training

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 2nd shift (4:30pm–1am) at our Lafayette, IN site. You will lead a vehicle processing team, ensure safety, drive improvements, and manage costs while mentoring hourly staff to deliver efficient operations.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of first-line supervisory experience, familiarity with SOP/MRP/TQM/Kaizen/5S, and strong Microsoft Office and data skills. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years first-line supervisory roles with a strong focus on employee relations.
• Experience with SOP, MRP, TQM, JIT, Kaizen, 5S, and visual factory management.
• Experience in assembly line operations, automotive or mechanical applications.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and database navigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Vehicle Processing Center operations for efficiency and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence.
• Meet and exceed performance targets while maintaining safety and cost efficiency.
• Mentor a team of hourly workers to deliver quality, efficient operations.
• Build and manage partnerships with key stakeholders and OEMs.

Skills

First-line supervision

Employee relations

SOP/MRP/TQM/Kaizen/5S knowledge

Automotive assembly experience

Safety and cost control

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database navigation

Job description

Operations Supervisor ( PDI)

2nd shift 4:30pm-1am

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we collaborate, we care, we challenge every day to keep the world in motion and transform logistics into a zero-emissions, carbon-free industry. Join us and make it happen!

What You’ll Do

• Leading Operations: Oversee our Vehicle Processing Center, ensuring efficiency and safety in all operations.
• Focus on Continuous Improvement: Drive process enhancements that lead to operational excellence.
• Drive Performance Management: Meet and exceed performance targets while fostering a culture of safety and cost-effectiveness.
• Mentoring a Team: Lead and manage a team of skilled hourly workers to deliver quality, efficient, and profitable operations, driving synergies and operational efficiencies across all operations.
• Partnerships: Create and manage healthy, effective relationships with key stakeholders and original equipment manufacturers.

What You’ll Need

• 3-5 years first line supervisory roles with a strong focus on employee relations.
• Familiarity with SOP, MRP, TQM, JIT, Kaizen, 5S, and visual factory management.
• Experience in assembly line operations, with emphasis on automotive or mechanical applications.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and database navigation.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to operate manual and automatic transmissions.
• Physical ability:
• work in confined spaced and at times adverse weather conditions (rain, heat, cold, etc.)
• lift, carry, and hold items up to 30 lbs
• walk or stand for long periods while occasionally needing to bend, stoop, or climb steep ladders

WHEN YOU JOIN US

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we’ve got you covered.

• Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision
• Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
• Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions vary by location, including indoor and outdoor settings. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures, wetness, wind, fumes, dust particles and drafts. Safety is our top priority, and we are dedicated to fostering a safety-first environment, ensuring all precautions are taken to protect our team in every working condition.

Must be willing to work any shift with the ability to work extended hours and weekends, if required.

About Us

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is the global leader in integrated vehicle transportation and logistics, supporting our customers across their supply chain, all the way from the factory to the end-customer. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics.

We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on delivering supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 9,500+ people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers in 28 countries. Together, we are building resilient, connected, data-driven, decarbonized solutions fit for the future.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.

Who We Are

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, you'll join a global leader in shipping and logistics with more than 9,000 colleagues across 28 countries. Together, we help move vehicles, equipment, and goods around the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics.

Our success is built on our people. Rooted in a strong safety culture and guided by our values – We Care, We Challenge, We Commit – we create an environment where people can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. As a global company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we offer international opportunities within a collaborative and values-driven culture.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities and an Inclusive Workplace

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, our people are fundamental to our success. We believe in the power of bringing people together and value the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives every individual brings. These differences strengthen our ability to support our customers, drive innovation, and succeed as a global organisation. By fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, we create better outcomes for our people, our customers, and our business.