Supply Chain Operations Supervisor

Join the power movement as a Supply Chain Operations Supervisor

As a member of the CFS Supply Chain Operations Team, this manager is responsible for assisting the department in meeting company objectives through warehouse and materials management. Operating within a high-tempo, rapidly evolving research and manufacturing environment, this position demands an engaged, hands-on leader focused on active process ownership, cross-functional alignment, and floor-level operational oversight. The ideal candidate will possess a safety-first mindset, exceptional communication skills, will be thoroughly organized and have the ability to manage a variety of people and tasks.

What you'll do:

• Direct daily warehouse and dock material handling activities using sit-down fork trucks, stand-up reach trucks, order pickers, and motorized pallet jacks to ensure safe, damage-free transfer and high-density racking storage of raw materials and finished goods
• Oversee overhead crane, gantry, and hoist operations for moving heavy, high-value, and oversized equipment across the facility
• Interpret, evaluate, and enforce engineered lift plans and rigging procedures; perform pre-lift risk assessments and inspect load-bearing hardware (slings, shackles, spreader bars) as part of the weekly audit
• Oversee all inbound dock operations, including receiving, PO verification, unloading, cargo damage inspection, and cross-docking. Coordinate with internal teams to schedule deliveries and optimize dock space
• Ensure the orderly distribution of materials, tooling, and components to internal customers. Establish efficient material flow patterns and staging layouts utilizing lean methodologies and pull systems
• Maintain inventory accuracy by leading pick/pack operations, cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations Oversee transaction logging within the ERP system (Odoo) and investigate/correct inventory discrepancies
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance/Quality Control to identify, document, track, and quarantine damaged or non-conforming parts
• Enforce all safety protocols across the warehouse, staging areas, and loading docks. Maintain clean work environments, correct unsafe behaviors/conditions, and ensure compliance with HazMat storage and MSDS guidelines
• Directly supervise, train, coach, and motivate team staff. Manage resource allocation to meet daily production deadlines, scheduling, shift assignments, timecard approvals, and performance evaluations
• Identify and execute 5S and continuous improvement projects to streamline operational bottlenecks and optimize warehouse space utilization. Track key operational metrics and report status to management
• Hire and train new employees
• Other tasks as reasonably requested by leadership

What we’re looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years combined experience in Material Handling, Inventory, Shipping & Receiving
• Minimum of 5 years experience in ERP functionality
• Minimum of 2 years direct supervisor experience managing floor-level personnel
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Exceptional understanding of inventory and warehouse operations
• Understanding of ERP functionality
• Strong computer skills with G-Suite applications
• Possess problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
• Learn quickly and adapt to new information and environments
• Able to work with minimal supervision to follow through on assignments and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate organizational skills and accuracy, with the ability to prioritize job functions to meet deadlines and ensure smooth workflow and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrate integrity, respect, commitment to excellence, collaboration, creativity, and agility
• Exhibit strong customer service skills
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with exceptionally tight deadlines with frequent interruptions and distractions
• Address problems with a positive, creative, collaborative approach, always keeping the customer experience in mind
• Have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to write concise, logical and grammatically correct business correspondence

Bonus Points For:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in a start-up or high growth environment
• Experience in manufacturing environment

Must-have requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate MHE
• Perform activities such as stopping, typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics