Operations Supervisor (Slab)

About the role

The Operations Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Slab department, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety and quality standards. They are responsible for supervising and training a team of approximately 5-10 members, managing equipment like overhead cranes and forklifts, and maintaining a safe and organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper staffing to handle varying workload volumes.
• Manage workflow of the Slab department with a team of 5-7 employees.
• Unload inbound cargo containers, move slabs, order pick, and load functions safely.
• Maintain and manage Safety and Quality standards and processes.
• Ensure timely performance of the Slab Department, working closely with Leads and Team Members to meet customer orders' standards.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly safety, quality, and productivity reporting.
• Drive a Safety First Culture at all times.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free warehouse operation.
• Provide leadership, training, and supervision to approximately 5-10 team members.
• Supervise and operate overhead crane and team members.
• Supervise and operate forklift and team members.
• Continuously develop leadership capabilities and professional growth of the team.
• Perform all facility/equipment maintenance and supplies.
• Perform additional duties as required and/or requested.

Requirements

• High School Education or Equivalent required.
• 2+ years of specific relevant work experience in a Leadership Role.
• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis on Logistics or Operations Management preferred.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• 2 years of experience with overhead cranes preferred.
• Large Stone Slab experience preferred.
• Must have 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Must have supervised at least 5-7 team members.
• Must have 2 years of Distribution Center Operations experience.
• Lean Manufacturing principles highly desired.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Related industry experience; natural stone, tile or hard flooring industries preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Distribution and Warehouse Management applications.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities.
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills.
• Provide high level of customer service.
• Must have excellent People Management and Time Management skills and abilities.
• Good organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Must have supervised at least 5-7 team members.
• Must have 2 years of Distribution Center Operations experience.
• Lear Manufacturing principles highly desired.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Related industry experience; natural stone, tile or hard flooring industries preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Distribution and Warehouse Management applications.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities.
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills.
• Provide high level of customer service.
• Must have excellent People Management and Time Management skills and abilities.
• Good organizational skills.

Skills

• Leadership and Supervision
• Warehouse Management
• Safety Standards
• Quality Control
• Equipment Operation (Overhead Crane, Forklift)
• Team Training and Development
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills

Benefits

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

Pay

This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $26 to $29 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $74,330 and $82,820 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

Schedule

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 06:30 AM to 05:00 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM

About MSI

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents. Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including: Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young