Data Center Supervisor II- Dock
DSV - Global Transport and Logistics · Clarksville, TN · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Job Summary
The Operations Supervisor II is responsible for leading warehouse operations, multiple shifts, or larger teams while providing advanced operational oversight and people leadership. This role serves as a key operational partner to the Operations Manager and may act as a backup in their absence.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Counsels, mentors, and guides Supervisors and lead team members.
- Partners closely with Operations Management to support operational planning, staffing strategies, and workload forecasting.
- Proactively identifies operational risks, trends, and improvement opportunities and develops action plans.
- Ensures consistent execution of SOPs, safety standards, and quality requirements across teams.
- Drives achievement of productivity, service, safety, and financial KPIs.
- Supports cost control initiatives and leads continuous improvement projects.
- Acts as a primary escalation point for complex employee relations, performance, or operational issues.
- Supports workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development activities.
- Aids in the implementation of new processes, systems, or client requirements.
- Communicates effectively with senior leadership and client representatives on operational performance and risks.
- Reviews operational data and metrics to guide decision-making.
- Supports audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action plans.
- Assists in physical operations as needed to ensure service continuity.
Skills & Abilities
- Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED, minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, or relevant environment, minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex operations, multiple teams, or shifts.
- Advanced MHE knowledge and certifications preferred.
- Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- RF Scanners and WMS functions.
- Language Skills: English (reading, writing, verbal).
- Mathematical Skills: Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing and distributing client products.
Physical Demands
- Occasionally bending, walking, standing, sitting, reaching above shoulder, squatting, or kneeling.
- Ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation.
- Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.
- Work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Leader Of Others
- Accountability
- Business Acumen
- Communication / Building Partnership
- Developing Oneself
- Developing Others
- Drive for Results
- Embracing Change
- Problem Solving
- Empowerment
- Leadership Excellence
- Leading Change
- Problem Solving
- Professional Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.