Operations Supervisor
Job Summary
Job Title
Operations SupervisorJob Category
ManufacturingJob Description
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Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inca world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented2nd Shift - Operations Supervisor (Onsite) basedatourAvon Indiana facility.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee and lead hourly associates and distribution operations across all functional areas including picking putaway packaging receiving and shipping.
- Provide operational oversight for the entire shift ensuring appropriate resource allocation to consistently meet daily business requirements with efficiency and high quality.
- Manage and coordinate multiple processes across all functional areas using a systematic approach.
- Serve as the shift focal point handling routine communication and administering disciplinary actions within the team.
- Partner with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Maintenance personnel to ensure timely issue resolution.
- Provide shift leadership by planning and directing workforce activities in Receiving Packaging Stores and Shipping areas
- Adjust priorities as needed based on changing operational conditions to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency.
- Direct personnel and activities while serving as a secondary point of communication on labor and management issues.
- Maintain accurate attendance and overtime records and administer disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Communicate and enforce facility work rules to ensure compliance and consistency.
Who You Are:
- A strong leader who effectively plans directs and motivates hourly workforce activities to achieve operational goals.
- A clear and confident communicator who can address labor and management issues professionally.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records and enforce policies consistently.
- A proactive problem solver who can adjust priorities and respond effectively to changing conditions.
- A collaborative partner who works well with cross-functional teams including EHS and Maintenance.
- Committed to fostering a safe work environment and ensuring adherence to established work rules.
- Organized and capable of managing multiple processes across various functional areas. Engaged and approachable maintaining open communication with team members and leadership.
- Focused on continuous improvement of processes procedures and operational efficiency.
- Customer-focused ensuring prompt and professional responses to internal and external inquiries.
What You Will Need (Education):
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Management Engineering Technology Supervision or a related discipline required; or equivalent experience may be substituted.
- 12 years of supervisory experience preferred; or 46 years of warehouse operations experience in lieu of a degree.
Skills Experience & Abilities:
- 12 years of warehouse operations or people management experience required.
- Strong supervision and communication skills with the ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
- Working knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations including material movement and inventory control.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions.
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and the ability to utilize system outputs for daily decision-making.
- Ability to maintain and improve internal processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to conduct meetings and communicate safety policy and operational updates effectively.
- Understanding of Environmental Health and Safety standards and practices.
- Ability to maintain a clean organized and well-maintained warehouse environment.
Who we are:
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc. designs engineers manufacturessellsand services a comprehensive line of lift trucks aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materialsfrom Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inchasbeen building relationships with our customers suppliersdealersand employees for over 100 years. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale please visit.
What we offer:
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Incoffers competitive pay tuition reimbursement supportive work environment hybrid workoption and opportunities for growth and development.A fullbenefits package: paid time off; medical dental vision and life insurance employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).
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Job Type
PermanentTime Type
Full timeWork Hours
Travel Required
NoPrimary Location
HY US Avon INAddress
10144 Veterans DrZip Code
46123Field-Based
NoRelocation Assistance Available
NoRequired Experience:
Manager
About Company
Hyster-Yale Group is the operating company of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc. (NYSE:HY) and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of materials handling equipment. We provide comprehensive materials handling solutions for nearly every indoor and outdoor application, includin ... View more