Operations Supervisor, Manufacturing

Ingram Content Group; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Operations Supervisors to lead their manufacturing team in La Vergne, TN. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment and be adept at managing diverse teams. Join a customer-centric organization committed to connecting people with the content they love, while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Gym

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Casual Dress Code

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years' supervisory experience in production or manufacturing.
• Experience in applying lean principles and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates to maximize throughput and minimize waste.
• Audit productivity and quality to meet standards.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Lean Principles

Safety Culture Improvements

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Company Description and Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring Operations Supervisors to support our Manufacturing team in La Vergne, TN. The Operations Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operation of the assigned departments, including supervision of associates to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. This role will monitor and instruct all associates assigned to the shift, ensuring maximum throughput and observing process efficiencies, with an emphasis on quality standards and practices.

Want to join a key team that helps the world read?

At Ingram, the Operations team plays a vital role within the organization. We ensure our distribution centers and manufacturing facilities operate at peak efficiency. Safety is a core value, promoted through training, education, and accident prevention programs. Process improvement is another core value, achieved through innovations like voice and Radio Frequency (RF) technologies and feedback from associates, fostering continuous improvement.

The world is reading, and our goal is to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways. If you want to be part of a customer-centric team that strives for excellence, collaboration, and innovation, we look forward to meeting you!

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years' supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment, or comparable management experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience applying lean principles and continuous improvement to enhance operations.
• Ability to manage a diverse workforce and foster an inclusive environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments; thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Proven track record in safety culture improvements and Kaizen initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise associates in specified departments, providing resources to maximize throughput and minimize waste while ensuring quality standards.
• Ensure timely and effective completion of assigned tasks.
• Provide daily supervision, including record keeping, attendance monitoring, performance evaluations, and recommendations for advancement or disciplinary actions.
• Track department processing according to established TAT schedules and production goals.
• Audit productivity and quality to meet standards; identify root causes of failures and take corrective actions.
• Compile pass-down reports to inform incoming shifts of current operations and status.
• Keep senior management informed of issues impacting service levels.
• Maintain quality assurance standards through interaction with the Quality Services team to ensure order accuracy and completeness.

Hiring Salary Range: $63,945 - $80,849. This range depends on education, experience, skills, location, and internal equity.

Perks/Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with benefits starting on day one, including Medical, Prescription Drugs, HSA, Vision, Dental, and FSA.
• Vacation (15 days), Sick days (12), Personal days (3), 401K match, Life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance programs, and more.
• Onsite gym and recreational facilities.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Community engagement opportunities through United Way donations, volunteer programs, and drives.
• Casual dress code and recreational activities like ping pong and foosball in the game room.

Ingram Content Group connects people with content in all forms, providing services including digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. We participate in E-Verify.