Supervisor, Operations

FedEx Supply Chain; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The role involves managing a team, reporting on production activities, and enhancing team performance. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits from day one.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Tuition reimbursement program

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement and jury duty

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months lead or supervisory experience in a warehouse/supply chain environment required.
• Labor Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises at least 2 full-time direct reports.
• Responsible for all daily, weekly, and monthly production activities within warehouse operations.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings during start of shift with teammates.

Skills

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Military rank at E-6 or E-7/or O-1/O-2

Job description

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:30pm

Location:E. Holmes Road, Memphis, TN 38118

General Summary

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the safe execution of daily operational plans and strategies, to manage, lead and allocate resources, disseminate information to teammates, ensure compliance with key processes while achieving safety, quality, efficiency and financial KPI’s. This position is responsible for product safety, quality, legality and integrity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervises at least 2 full-time direct reports.
• Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to recommending hiring, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, staff productivity and performance management to include disciplinary actions up to and including terminations.
• Responsible for all daily, weekly, and monthly production activities within warehouse operations.
• Prepares and distributes various reports needed for normal day to day operations.
• Responsible for ensuring that the schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Responsible for scheduling vacations and time off per policy with the least amount of disruption to the department to meet customer needs.
• Fully engaged with process on floor to actively lead and supervise teammates.
• Communicates daily through operational start up meetings, making sure all work instructions, daily workflow activities and safety practices are being followed.
• Initiates positive methods of driving teammate excellence through follow up, providing consistent and fair feedback on performance. Takes action through coaching and counseling to correct behaviors.
• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings during start of shift with teammates.
• Maintain a safe working environment through participation of safety training, JHA reviews, and weekly walk through.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment which adheres to corporate 5’s standards.
• Supervise the operations of the team to achieve prescribed objectives.
• Develop and maintain a productive work team through cross training, sound communication and positive motivational techniques.
• Facilitating seamless hand offs and communicating key information to peers, teammates and management.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking required environment.
• Provide courteous and respectful customer service in high pressure situations to internal/external customers.
• Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories.
• Assist Operations Manager on special projects as required.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the facility.

You might be a great fit if….

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; or Military rank at E-6 or E-7/or O-1/O-2; or minimum of 6 months lead or supervisory experience in a warehouse/supply chain environment required.
• Labor Management experience preferred.
• Prioritization and problem-solving skills essential.
• Experience with quality management methodologies.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement with fundamental understanding of change management.
• Ability to handle people under high-stress situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements
With or without accommodation:

Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC):
• **Competitive Pay**: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full and part time opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life & Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full time employees following 180 days of service.
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty

** Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training and a candidate’s work experience.

Pay Range: 50000.00 (Min) - 97402.00 (Max) Yearly