Operations Supervisor 1

About Nimble

Nimble is a robotics and AI startup founded from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon. We’re pioneering the way robots learn to grasp and manipulate any object.

Our ultimate goal is to enable the dark warehouse, a fully automated eCommerce fulfillment center with swarms of intelligent, cloud-connected robots to enable affordable same-day fulfillment for every retailer, large and small. In the process we aim to create one of the world’s most valuable robotics companies.

We’re backed by the world’s most prestigious investors as well as AI and robotics legends like Marc Raibert (Founder of Boston Dynamics) Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google, Director of Stanford’s AI lab) and Sebastian Thrun(founder of Google X, Waymo, Kitty Hawk, and Udacity)!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3XPfrlkO7s

Nimble's Core Values:

1) Be relentlessly resourceful - Find a way to make the impossible, possible. Do whatever it takes.

2) Be legendary - Be the best at whatever it is that you do. Leave your mark. Motivate and inspire others.

3) Be humble - Leave your ego behind. Have a growth mindset. Learn and improve yourself every day.

4) Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver. Be loyal to your team and Nimble's mission.

The Operations Supervisor I is responsible for the efficient day to day operations of the warehouse with emphasis on achieving daily production goals, training and developing hourly associates and making recommendations for system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Operations Management
• Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to assure effective and efficient operations to meet goals
• Provides direct supervision to warehouse personnel matching skill and background of personnel to work required.
• Supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion
• Ensures that equipment is utilized in the most efficient manner
• Coordinates the maintenance of equipment with management
• Reviews the daily work objective and determines productivity requirements to produce during the shift to meet the overall building objectives
• Partners with other leaders to balance labor ensuring appropriate levels of staffing
• Drafts and submits daily end of shift report
• Makes recommendations to management on initiatives and programs to improve operations and works on those programs

Employee Relations/Development

• Conducts the daily pre-shift meetings covering previous shifts productivity, operational problems, forecasting workload and any other pertinent company information
• Assists in developing a program to train and motivate personnel for increased effectiveness
• Assists in developing a program for all new personnel and ensures the onboarding program is followed
• Manages and maintains good human resources practices with direct reports, and adherence to established corporate and department policies and procedures
• Works with Management and Human Resources to resolve employee relation issues, discipline actions, problem resolution and terminations
• Provides feedback, coaching, guidance, and recognition to enhance personnel’s skill development
• Plays an active role in employee development and talent selection.
• Provides regular coaching and constructive feedback on performance, prepares and delivers hourly performance reviews
• Maintains accurate timekeeping records
• Exhibits a commitment to self-development by staying current on information, tools, and systems
• Safety and Security
• Ensures the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to meet service standards
• Supports all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
• Follows documented processes for reporting, analyzing, and following up on employee injuries and accidents.
• Ensures employees complete a daily pre-flight and reviews daily

Basic Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience working in warehouse, highly automated, e-commerce environments preferred
• Working knowledge of google suite
• Working knowledge of WMS systems
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Dedicated, hard working and quick learner
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment involving quickly changing priorities and ability to handle stressful situations

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience approving payroll time
• Basic knowledge of warehouse/mechanical equipment
• Forklift certified
• Understanding of performance metrics, process improvement, 5S and Lean tools

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours
• Lift and move boxes/totes of up to 50 pounds
• Regular bending, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South San Francisco, CA 94080: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000