Operations Supervisor III

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

On-the-job training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group in Lafayette, Indiana, seeks an Operations Supervisor III (2nd shift 4:30pm-1am) to lead a skilled hourly team at the Vehicle Processing Center. You will drive safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while guiding staff toward operational excellence.

You will mentor your team, manage performance, and collaborate with OEMs to optimize throughput. This role emphasizes Kaizen, 5S, and visual management in a fast-paced automotive setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years first-line supervisory roles with emphasis on employee relations.
• Familiarity with SOP, MRP, TQM, JIT, Kaizen, 5S and visual factory management.
• Experience in automotive or mechanical assembly line operations.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and database navigation.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate manual and automatic transmissions.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations: Oversee Vehicle Processing Center, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Focus on Continuous Improvement: Drive process enhancements for operational excellence.
• Drive Performance Management: Meet and exceed performance targets with safety in mind.
• Mentor a Team: Lead hourly workers to deliver quality, efficient, and profitable operations.
• Partnerships: Build and manage relationships with stakeholders and OEMs.

Skills

First-line supervision

SOP

MRP

TQM

JIT

Kaizen

5S

Visual management

Automotive assembly

MS Office

Database navigation

Driver's license

Physical ability

Job description

## Operations Supervisor IIIApply: Lafayette, Indiana, United States: Full time: Posted Today: WD113238Operations Supervisor ( PDI)2nd shift 4:30pm-1amIf you're excited to lead the charge in transforming logistics and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we encourage you to apply! 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 As Operations Supervisor, your ability to inspire and guide your team is matched only by your commitment to safety and efficiency. In this role, you will be responsible for • 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.