Operations Supervisor: Lean & Safety Leader

DP World; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is hiring for a Supervisor, Operations at its Middletown site. The role focuses on leading a team, maintaining safety standards, and driving performance metrics in a fast-paced manufacturing/logistics setting.

You will plan, train, and motivate staff, ensure safe operation of equipment, and coordinate material receipt and shipment with the materials department. Previous supervisory experience in automotive, manufacturing, or logistics is required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Experience supervising in an Automotive, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain/Logistics facility.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience and or training regarding the Occupational Health & Safety, 5S, Lean Methodologies preferred.
• Quality systems knowledge - to a reasonable level be able to monitor staff performance and costs within the department (including, but not limited to: time-keeping, quality, productivity, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate work, train, motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of team members; ensure their ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Monitor and measure team member performance for accuracy and document on daily production metrics.
• Identify and eliminate safety and housekeeping hazards to minimize workplace accidents.
• Ensure compliance of employees to processes, work instructions, standard work and work elements.
• Liaise with materials department to ensure on time receipt and shipment of material.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Lean Methodologies

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

DP World is hiring for a Supervisor, Operations at its Middletown site. The role focuses on leading a team, maintaining safety standards, and driving performance metrics in a fast-paced manufacturing/logistics setting.

You will plan, train, and motivate staff, ensure safe operation of equipment, and coordinate material receipt and shipment with the materials department. Previous supervisory experience in automotive, manufacturing, or logistics is required.