Description

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Summary:

The Operations Supervisor oversees the daily activities of an operational unit. Maintains workflow, staffing, and scheduling to achieve targeted operational and financial results. Being an operations supervisor ensures compliance with operational policies and procedures and resolves routine operational issues. Schedule and manage workers in operations or plant to ensure efficiency. He or she determines the labor hours needed and the quantity of certain items to be received, stocked, picked, inventoried, cleaned, and/or shipped.

Requirements

Job Description:

• Ensures that all processes run smoothly and that workers are always kept safe.

• Provide managers, peers, and subordinates with information about quality, safety, delivery, cost, and morale.

• Coaches and develops employees in daily operations. Responsible for the training, coaching, and feedback of hourly associates, and performs regular evaluations of associates through factual data and subjective observations.

• Will oversee anywhere from 1 to 25 hourly associates.

• Work with strict demands and budgets, so that they can set production schedules.

• Monitor activity and make sure that daily quotas are met by keeping workers on task and informed of procedural changes. If production falls behind for any reason, a supervisor can determine the best ways to get back on schedule.

• Design detailed product quality checklists and monitor items as they are constructed. Every item is scrutinized before it can be packaged and shipped. A supervisor might perform personal inspections to ensure that orders are compliant, and associates are following strict SWI/SLAs process steps.

• Monitor metrics and Key Performance indicators (KPI's) to assess productivity and cost management.

• Moves Inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from the warehouse, and coordinating inventory transfers with related departments.

• Maintains inventory and supplies by receiving, storing, and delivering items; securing warehouse; supervising staff.

• Maintains inventory by conducting monthly physical counts, reconciling variances, and inputting data.

• Help with the implementation of and continued adherence to Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.

• Assess and analyze current practices and drive improvements.

• Partners and Coordinate with management, peers, subordinates, and other internal departments to resolve issues and concerns.

• Lead by example of positive reinforcement and make RK Logistics a World Class company.

• Maintains good partnerships with customers by responding to their needs and requirements. Provide company focal point for customer visits.

• Communicates with upper management when issues arise.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Abilities:

• Experience with process improvement methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Understanding of RF scanners and standardized processes.

• Knowledge of picking, receiving, and shipping processes, hands-on experience preferred.

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills

• Excellent time management skills

• A strong sense of urgency and drive to succeed.

• Integrity

• Demonstrates ability to interact well with others and follow instructions.

• Flexibility and ability to adjust to sudden changes in operational goals.

• Ability to read and write, and comprehend basic checklists, forms, or other documents.

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Qualifications & Skills needed:

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP/WMS, especially: SAP, Citrix, Oracle, Cargowise

• Microsoft Office Excel Spreadsheets

• Familiarity with Agile, Arena, and other PLM systems

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

• Associate degree or equivalent in business administration or industrial management/engineering.

• Basic math & writing skills.

• Advanced computer skills such as, MRP a plus

• 3-5 yrs. of experience in the logistics field or any other related industry

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience

• Knowledge of handheld RF equipment a plus

• Forklift certification a plus: sit-down & stand-up

RK Qualities:

• Adherence to all RK Safety, Quality, ISO and HR policies and standards

RK Logistics Group will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if RK Logistics Group is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.