Operations Supervisor – 1st Shift

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

. Supervise inbound, outbound, product slotting, and customer communication activities .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePort Reading • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in warehouse management, including staff supervision, productivity management, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in utilizing WMS and material handling equipment to optimize operations and enhance customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Material Handling Equipment (MHE)Supervisory ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyForklift Certification

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Hard Skills

Logistics ManagementProduct SlottingLabor SchedulingCost-Saving MeasuresInventory VerificationSafety ComplianceQuality System RequirementsMathematical SkillsCustomer Service ManagementStaff Training

Soft Skills

Business CommunicationTeam MotivationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingPerformance Evaluation

Tools & Technologies

RF ScannersForkliftMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift Training ProgramMaterial Handling Equipment Certification

Industry Keywords

LogisticsDistributionWarehouse OperationsSafety StandardsOperational Cost Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise inbound, outbound, product slotting, and customer communication activities
Manage labor scheduling, space utilization, equipment, and manpower
Hire, train, assign, supervise, and evaluate warehouse staff
Conduct staff meetings and plan daily and weekly work activities
Keep senior management and client representatives informed of critical operational issues
Develop systems and procedures for safe, profitable, and efficient operations
Manage productivity, service goals, client KPIs, and quality-system requirements
Implement and report cost-saving measures
Plan daily work schedules based on work orders, arrival notices, customer instructions, priorities, and available resources
Assign warehouse duties and monitor work quality and quantity
Plan warehouse-space reorganizations and changes to supply, equipment, and staffing levels
Train new staff and assess trainee progress
Assign supervisory duties to experienced team leads
Communicate progress and problems to the Manager or Operations/General Manager
Support team motivation, development, performance reviews, promotions, and wage-increase recommendations
Ensure team proficiency in required information systems, including WMS
Manage customer-service standards and attend meetings with key customers
Support marketing, sales, new-account strategies, prospecting, and quoting-rate development
Support annual operating-budget development and operational cost controls
Manage sanitation, maintenance, security, housekeeping, safety, and material-handling equipment programs
Audit warehouse compliance with safety, security, quality, and statutory requirements
Assist with physical operations and perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
3 years of experience working in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment
1 year of experience in a supervisory role
Able to operate material handling equipment (MHE)
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with RF scanners
Knowledge of WMS functions
English reading, writing, and verbal skills
Business communication skills
Basic to intermediate mathematical skills for verifying product quantities and counting inventory
Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends
Able to participate in cross-training activities
Able to adapt effectively to change and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Able to lift up to 40 lbs using proper lifting procedures
Able to stand for up to 8 hours per day
Preferred: Some college
Preferred: 2–4 years of supervisory experience
Preferred: 2–4 years of forklift experience
Preferred: Current or prior MHE certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Health savings accounts (HSAs) for eligible plans
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Wellness resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
DSV 401(k) plan with company matching contributions of up to 5%
Paid time off programs
Paid company holidays