Operations Supervisor

About FedEx Supply Chain

FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a leader in the third-party logistics industry offering a diverse service portfolio that enables commerce for businesses. With a proven track record of innovation and operational excellence, FedEx Supply Chain takes a consultative approach to optimize logistics processes, implement innovative technology and drive continuous improvement. By leveraging best practices and the world-renowned FedEx network, FedEx Supply Chain delivers leading solutions that provide flexibility, enable scalability and improve cost-effectiveness for customers. Through more than 11,000 employees, 130 operations and 35 million square feet of warehouse space, FedEx Supply Chain manages nearly 150 million packages and processes 358 million returns each year. For more information, go to supplychain.fedex.com.

 

We Have....

• A strong FedEx brand consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers.
• A top notch leadership team with the experience needed to grow and develop your career.
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods.
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and much more!

 

General Summary....

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the safe execution of daily operational plans and strategies, to manage, lead and allocate resources, disseminate information to teammates, ensure compliance with key processes while achieving safety, quality, efficiency and financial KPI's.  This position is responsible for product safety, quality and legality and integrity.

 

 

This position will be responsible for.....

• Supervises at least 2 full-time direct reports. Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to recommending hiring, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, staff productivity and performance management to include disciplinary actions up to and including terminations.
• Responsible for all daily, weekly, and monthly production activities within warehouse operations.
• Prepares and distributes various reports needed for normal day to day operations.
• Responsible for ensuring that the schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Responsible for scheduling vacations and time off per policy with the least amount of disruption to the department to meet customer needs.
• Fully engaged with process on floor to actively lead and supervise teammates.
• Communicates daily through operational start up meetings, making sure all work instructions, daily workflow activities and safety practices are being followed.
• Initiates positive methods of driving teammate excellence through follow up, providing consistent and fair feedback on performance. Takes action through coaching and counseling to correct behaviors.
• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety. Conduct weekly safety meetings during start of shift with teammates. Maintain a safe working environment through participation of safety training, JHA reviews, and weekly walk through. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment which adheres to corporate 5's standards.
• Supervise the operations of the team to achieve prescribed objectives. Develop and maintain a productive work team through cross training, sound communication and positive motivational techniques.
• Facilitating seamless hand offs and communicating key information to peers, teammates and management.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking required environment.
• Provide courteous and respectful customer service in high pressure situations to internal/external customers.
• Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories.
• Assist Operations Manager on special projects as required.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the facility. 

 

You might be a great fit if....

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred; business, operations management, supply chain management, industrial engineering or a related field preferred or minimum of 2 years of experience in a operations/warehouse/supply chain environment required. 
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Labor Management experience preferred.
• Prioritization and problem solving skills essential.
• Experience with quality management methodologies.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement with fundamental understanding of change management.
• Ability to handle people under high-stress situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.

  Physical/Cognitive Requirements

With or without accommodation:

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to intermittently crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push or pull.
• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift/carry items less than 40 pounds.

Working Conditions Work is performed in a general warehouse environment on a concrete surface with adequate lighting.  Temperatures can be very hot during the summer months and very cold during the winter months.  Workspace can be very dusty and occasionally noisy due to traffic of motorized vehicles operating.  

ADA - FedEx Supply Chain will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process.

 

FedEx Logistics, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.  The FedEx Logistics companies are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Fxl.talentacquisition@fedex.com.

 

Disclaimer 

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.