Operations Supervisor

About the role

A career at Hallmark means you get to make a big impact and create something that can make a genuine difference. We’re looking for people who want to continue to carry our vision forward.

Responsibilities

• Leading all activities within your assigned area, working towards goals and objectives to ensure they are met.
• Using a disciplined problem-solving approach, using PDCA/A3 tools with our leadership team and operators to achieve or exceed cost reduction targets.
• Leading and motivating your team as you provide direction and support to carry out the goals and objectives of your area as well as the company.

Requirements

The Operations Supervisor role may be filled at any of our Kansas/Missouri supply chain locations, across 2nd (evening), 3rd (overnight), or weekend shifts. Occasional weekend work may be required for those on a M-F weekly shift, depending on business need.

Hallmark products are produced in both of our Kansas Manufacturing facilities located in Lawrence, KS and Leavenworth, KS. These facilities produce most of our greeting cards, gift wrap, ribbons & bows, tissue paper and stickers. Our Liberty Distribution Center, located in Liberty, MO, fulfills and distributes most of these products to our customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent AND a minimum of 3 years supervising direct reports; OR Associate’s degree or higher, with a graduation date of Dec 2024 or May 2025.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering or production operations.
• Experience managing direct reports in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with equipment and/or building maintenance.
• Ability to lead, coach and mentor teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SAP and/or Manhattan.
• Project management experience.
• Adept at seeing opportunities to improve upon the status quo and implementing solutions.
• Familiarity with Lean principles.

Pay

This is a fulltime on-site position and could be located at any of our production facilities in Lawrence or Leavenworth, KS OR our distribution center in Liberty, MO.