Senior Operations Supervisor

Employbridge; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 8% match

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking a seasoned Operations Leader to oversee daily manufacturing and warehouse activities, driving safety, quality, and performance improvements. You will partner with supply chain and sales to meet demand and optimize processes across the facility in Portage, WI.

The role emphasizes Lean initiatives, inventory accuracy, and staff development, with a Monday–Friday core schedule and occasional weekend responsibilities to support business needs. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leadership in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or operations environments.
• Experience leading and developing hourly employees.
• Strong inventory management and warehouse operations knowledge.
• Shipping, receiving, logistics, and material flow experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work occasional weekends as needed.
• Preferred: Lean/Continuous Improvement experience and OSHA/safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Establish production priorities and allocate resources to meet customer demand.
• Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, receiving, storage, shipping, and transportation activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage, coach, and develop warehouse and production staff, including performance management and staffing.
• Promote safety, OSHA compliance, quality standards, and corrective action processes.
• Drive Lean initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, SOP development, and KPI-based performance management.
• Monitor labor productivity, overtime, operating expenses, and operational reporting.
• Collaborate with supply chain, sales, and corporate teams to support operational objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Inventory management

Shipping & receiving

Lean/Continuous Improvement

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Oversee daily manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, shipping, and receiving operations to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate facility performance. Lead cross-functional operations activities while partnering with supply chain, customer service, and other departments to support business objectives. Drive operational excellence through inventory accuracy, process improvement, logistics support, and productivity enhancements. Full benefits package offered including 401K with 8% match

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 6:00 AM - 4 PM

KEY DUTIES:

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Establish production priorities and allocate resources to meet customer demand.
• Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, receiving, storage, shipping, and transportation activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage, coach, and develop warehouse and production staff, including performance management and staffing.
• Promote safety, OSHA compliance, quality standards, and corrective action processes.
• Drive Lean initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, SOP development, and KPI-based performance management.
• Monitor labor productivity, overtime, operating expenses, and operational reporting.
• Collaborate with supply chain, sales, and corporate teams to support operational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or operations environments.
• Experience leading and developing hourly employees.
• Strong inventory management and warehouse operations knowledge.
• Shipping, receiving, logistics, and material flow experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work occasional weekends as needed
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree, Lean/Continuous Improvement experience, OSHA/safety leadership experience, and manufacturing or industrial distribution background.