Warehouse Operations Supervisor — Lead, Improve & Grow Teams

DHL Supply Chain; Portland (OR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Portland, Oregon is seeking an Operations Supervisor - Distribution to lead a frontline team, boost safety and efficiency, and optimize warehouse operations. The role emphasizes coaching, monitoring KPIs, and cross-functional collaboration across a large network.

You will guide frontline associates, drive process improvements, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and report results to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferred.
• 1+ years operations experience in a lead/supervisor/management role, preferred.
• 1+ years logistics industry experience, preferred.
• Staff management, workload planning, objective setting and organizational skills, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a diverse team of frontline associates by providing coaching, guidance, and support as needed, while also developing a strong team culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Take proactive measures to consistently uphold compliance with health and safety regulations, fostering a culture of heightened safety awareness throughout the organization.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to track performance and identify areas of improvement. Provide regular reports and analysis to management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for enhancing warehouse operations.
• Foster an environment of open communication and collaboration, facilitating regular and effective dialogue among leadership and associates to promote transparency, alignment, and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

KPI tracking

Operational excellence

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Portland, Oregon is seeking an Operations Supervisor - Distribution to lead a frontline team, boost safety and efficiency, and optimize warehouse operations. The role emphasizes coaching, monitoring KPIs, and cross-functional collaboration across a large network.

You will guide frontline associates, drive process improvements, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and report results to management.