RFC Operations Lead: Safety, Lean & Team Growth

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, EAP

Employee Discount on home furnishings

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Ashley Wellness Centers

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries seeks an RFC Operations Supervisor to lead a team with a focus on safety, quality, attendance, and productivity. You will drive data-driven decisions, mentor associates, and coordinate with cross-functional partners to improve inventory control and process efficiency at the RFC path.

The role emphasizes LEAN and continuous improvement, OSHA compliance, training, and talent development in a fast-paced distribution center environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience in distribution center, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Understanding of warehouse processes including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and accuracy improvement techniques.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with ability to motivate and develop employees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision-making approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Understanding of OSHA safety regulations and warehouse safety best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Physical ability to walk distribution center floors, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety leadership and OSHA compliance within area of responsibility.
• Drive inventory integrity through monitoring and auditing.
• Conduct process improvement events to improve safety standards and reduce hazards.
• Promote safety awareness and training and document incidents.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Train team on inventory handling and accuracy procedures.
• Balance workload and staffing to meet operational demands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and flow.
• Coach and mentor employees, conduct performance reviews.
• Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, and methods.
• Track improvement metrics and report results to leadership.

Skills

Safety leadership

Inventory integrity

LEAN methods

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

OSHA familiarity

Prioritization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's in related field

3-5 years DC supervisory experience

Lean/Six Sigma certification

Supply chain certification

WMS experience (SAP, Manhattan)

Furniture/retail distribution experience

Labor standards knowledge

Kaizen / 5S / value stream mapping

Performance metrics / KPI tracking

Continuous improvement tools / LEAN

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries seeks an RFC Operations Supervisor to lead a team with a focus on safety, quality, attendance, and productivity. You will drive data-driven decisions, mentor associates, and coordinate with cross-functional partners to improve inventory control and process efficiency at the RFC path.

The role emphasizes LEAN and continuous improvement, OSHA compliance, training, and talent development in a fast-paced distribution center environment.