Operations Supervisor

A note for you!

We know that searching for your next opportunity is exhausting and that at times, you aren’t sure if you’d be a good fit. We don’t want these to get in the way of meeting you, so apply anyway – we’d love to hear from you!

What we’re looking for

• Supervisor | PLA Supply Chain Services

About the Division

PLA Supply Chain Services, a member of the PLA Family of Companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain services, revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure efficient and seamless operations from start to finish.

Role overview & responsibilities

Reporting to the Plant or Site Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for

ensuring compliance and administration of policies, procedures, and practices at their assigned location. As part of the onsite management team, they ensure the highest level of standards are achieved to meet the company's commitment to service, sustainability, safety, and solutions through proven leadership skills.  

• Establish and maintain consistent and proper communication with internal and external management teams.
• Partner with onsite management team to ensure the customer's expectations of the highest level of quality standards and service are achieved.
• Ensure that the site meets or exceeds daily, weekly, and monthly production goals. 
• Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to ensure constant improvement in operations.  
• Ensure timely and accurate completion and administration of employment and labor transactions including employee scheduling, timekeeping, performance reviews, corrective actions, status changes, separations, attendance, and submission of required payroll data.
• Directly supervise and assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining of employees. 
• Administer operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and on-time delivery of products and services. 
• Provide leadership and guidance to employees, communicating goals, emphasizing accountability, and inspiring positive behavior changes.       

What you'll need 

• 3 years of experience in operations management.
• Valid driver's license.
• Forklift certification.
• Associate degree (2-year college or technical school). 

The Benefits

• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Multiple voluntary insurance options
• Vacation & sick days 
• 401(k) with company match
• Much, much more!

Our story…so far

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting Hiring@Propak.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.