To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a strong fit for the Operations Supervisor opportunity, you will have:

• At least 5 years of distribution center / warehouse experience
• 3+ years of experience in a lead or supervisory role
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent; college coursework, ideally resulting in an associate's or bachelor's degree, is an advantage
• Skill in influencing all the daily activities of the warehouse including accountability for cost controls
• Ability to schedule warehouse activities and meet demands (i.e. effective use of the workforce, shipping products, responding to urgent situations, etc.)
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (intermediate Word and Excel); experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS) software is preferred, ideally Synapse
• Lean experience is highly preferred (e.g. Lean, 5S, Six Sigma); Green Belt certification is ideal
• Bilingual English / Spanish is preferred but not required

In addition, you will need the following core competencies and characteristics:

• Excellent critical thinking skills combined with resourcefulness and creativity
• Proven leadership abilities and a teamwork approach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with departments and cross-functional associates, peers, leadership, customers, and carriers Quick question for you - click here
• Influencing skills with the ability to gain cooperation from others to solve unexpected customer requests, reduce backorders, meet goals and objectives, etc.

This is a second shift role (1:30 PM - 11 PM) but you must remain flexible outside of those hours to support the needs of the business. 

Role Overview
Reporting to the Operations Manager, as Operations Supervisor, you will serve as a first-shift opening supervisor and be responsible for directly managing three leads overseeing approximately 24 temporary and permanent warehouse associates daily, or as a second-shift supervisor managing leads overseeing 12+ associates. You will also be the primary leader for the warehouse staff when the manager is not available. Your mission will be to monitor, motivate and coach the team daily in order to deliver top-notch service and meet budget, productivity, quality and safety metrics. You will manage to a determined baseline, reviewing daily scheduling, productivity metrics and other data, and actively work to develop the leads in order to build strong bench strength within the facility. Quick question for you - click here

Role Details
You will arrive before the first shift crew arrives at 6:00 AM in order to open the building and prepare for the day or before the second shift arrives so there is overlap. Each day, you'll review safety procedures and data and labor plans to ensure warehouse associates are scheduled and placed for optimal effectiveness. Specifically, in performing your role, you will:

• Review safety procedures and ensure a safe working environment for employees and visitors is maintained in all areas and at all times; maintain an unwavering commitment to safety
• Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, including managing work schedules / assignments, setting clear performance standards, delivering feedback, and coaching warehouse associates in all aspects of job performance
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and implement continuous improvement plans as directed and appropriate. These could include new process solutions, policies, delivery of training, improvements in job safety, etc.
• Identify coaching / training needs, ensuring that each employee under your care or that of the leads has the needed knowledge and skills to provide best-in-class service
• Ensure departmental quality and productivity standards are met or exceeded through monitoring, mentoring, training, performance management and recognition
• Communicate on a daily basis with the GM, Operations Manager, department employees and other internal resources as needed
• Identify and recommend improvements to the Operations Manager regarding standardized processes and other areas
• Complete special projects and other assignments as assigned by your supervisor and other leadership

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Professional growth
We are committed to promoting from within whenever possible and because our headquarters and distribution centers are on the West Coast, with a heavy concentration in Southern California, opportunities for strong performers are available without the need to relocate. Prove yourself in the supervisor position and in time you could step up to a warehouse or operations manager then continue to advance your career.

Growth and stability
Weber Logistics' growth in both revenue and real estate has been consistently strong for years, even during the COVID pandemic. Combine that growth with 124 years of business success, and you can be secure knowing your job is safe today, tomorrow and well into the future.

Best of both worlds
You'll enjoy the stability and resources of an established industry leader alongside the flexibility and nimbleness of a family-owned business that is not bogged down in bureaucracy. For example, while many 3PLs use manual processes, we are a data-rich company with the tools, resources and detailed information to deliver critical reports and other customer requirements.

Comprehensive services
We offer a robust portfolio of services to meet all of our customers' needs (for example, vendor compliance as shown in the video). From warehouse and data management to EDI capabilities to in-depth reporting and a customer portal for supply chain visibility, we're positioned as the partner of choice for retailers.

Strong Compensation
In addition to a competitive wage and overtime opportunities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, long-term disability and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid sick, and ten paid holidays per year.