Operations Supervisor - Lean Logistics & Team Growth

Andersen Corporation; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contri­b &

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

FSAs, HSA and HRA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental

Career Growth Planning & Nationwide

Total Rewards Package

Job summary

Andersen Corporation in Cottage Grove, MN is seeking a Logistics Supervisor (Operations Supervisor) to lead safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives while fostering a respectful, high-performance warehouse team.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, coaching, continuous improvement, and alignment with lean principles. A four-year degree and 2–4 years supervisory experience are preferred, with strong communication and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Four year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience and 2-4 years of supervisory or work center lead experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a logistics (distribution & transportation) operation with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply continuous improvement, lean and manufacturing system principles preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate people.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of transportation planning, commercial motor vehicle driver and equipment management.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and listen to employees on a daily basis regarding work center/team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, customer service, and cost/productivity performance.
• Ensure the desired product quality levels are achieved through use of standard work and training to those standards, training in operation and inspection techniques, and use of tools/data.
• Support and implement new, customer-focused processes in accordance with lean principles and practices.
• Actively provide change leadership as required.
• Develop a high-performance work team with high levels of employee engagement morale, satisfaction, and performance.
• Provide coaching and performance communication to support development.
• Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe employee work habits.
• Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the operation.
• Communicate with your immediate manager, other supervisors, and appropriate personnel regarding facility, equipment, safety, environmental, work center schedules, company policies and practices, performance improvement plans, etc.
• Support employees in understanding company policies and practices
• Create and maintain a respectful work environment by listening, seeking facts to support decisions, managing one’s own reactions, and addressing unacceptable behavior.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

People leadership

Microsoft Office

Transportation planning knowledge

Vehicle management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Andersen Corporation in Cottage Grove, MN is seeking a Logistics Supervisor (Operations Supervisor) to lead safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives while fostering a respectful, high-performance warehouse team.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, coaching, continuous improvement, and alignment with lean principles. A four-year degree and 2–4 years supervisory experience are preferred, with strong communication and Microsoft Office skills.