Operations Supervisor (Second Shift)

Standard Motor Products, Inc.; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to lead a busy Automotive Distribution Center in Shawnee, KS. This role involves supervising a team, ensuring safety, and maintaining production quality.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree and five years of relevant experience, coupled with strong leadership and organizational skills. The position requires flexibility as it may include working evenings and weekends during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Degree and/or 5 years experience in related field.
• Demonstrated experience with leadership, setting goals, and handling disciplinary issues.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead Distribution Center employees and manage departmental goals.
• Resolve production issues and provide necessary resources and training to associates.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching sessions.

Skills

Leadership experience

MS Office Suite proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Overall Scope

The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for leading the Distribution Center employees in a fast-paced, high-volume 600,000 square foot state of the art Automotive Distribution center in Shawnee, KS. The Distribution Supervisor leads employees through the daily duties of the respective area of operation. Resolve issues and motivate employees to safely produce quality products in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Degree and/or 5 years experience in related field.
• Demonstrated experience with leadership, setting goals with follow-up, disciplinary issues, and policy enforcement.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Accountable to the Operations Manager for department performance in quality, cost, delivery, safety environment, and policy administration.
• Support planning of and management of departmental goals and metrics.
• Identify and help resolve production issues.
• Provide leadership for the operations associates in department.
• Ensure that associates within department have the necessary resources and training to accomplish department goals.
• Conduct coaching sessions, including performance evaluations, to improve associate performance.
• Recognize department and individual accomplishments.
• Lead associates through conflict resolution processes and mediate conflicts as needed. Resolve grievances and elevate higher-level disciplinary situations as appropriate.
• Document disciplinary issues.
• Approve Leave/Vacation per Company policy.
• Responsible for timely and accurate payroll data for department.
• Maintain adequate people/skills mix to run department in partnership with manager.
• Enforce all safety rules and company policies.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Ergonomic Focus and Additional Qualifications

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Other physical demands: standing and walking; occasional bending/stooping; exposure to hot, cold, and dust.
• May require work during seasonal demands on alternate shift including evenings and weekends.
• Hours will be 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM after training on first shift.

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.