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iJility is seeking a results-driven Operations Supervisor to lead daily warehouse and distribution activities in a fast-paced third-party logistics (3PL) environment. This hands-on leader manages frontline associates, achieves productivity goals, maintains a safe workplace, and delivers customer service and quality expectations.
2nd Shift - 3:00pm - until finished (Monday - Friday)
Key Responsibilities
Operational Execution & Productivity
· Direct receiving, picking, packing, shipping, inbound, outbound, and assigned production processes.
· Execute daily production plans; monitor hourly throughput and productivity against KPIs.
· Resolve workflow bottlenecks, downtime, and production inefficiencies to meet service deadlines.
Labor Management & Cost Control
· Assign associates based on workload, skills, and priorities; monitor attendance and labor utilization.
· Minimize idle time, indirect labor, and overtime; ensure accurate timekeeping and job coding.
· Communicate staffing shortages and labor needs to management.
Team Leadership & Development
· Supervise, coach, and develop associates and team leads.
· Conduct startup meetings covering goals, safety, and operational priorities.
· Hold associates accountable for productivity, quality, attendance, and conduct.
· Support onboarding and training; identify high performers for advancement.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
· Enforce safety policies, PPE requirements, and standard operating procedures.
· Conduct safety observations; address hazards and maintain organized work areas.
· Ensure product handling, scanning, processing, and shipping accuracy; correct recurring issues.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
· Maintain accurate production, labor, attendance, and performance reports.
· Provide timely escalation, corrective actions, and end-of-shift handoffs.
· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and standardize processes.
Required Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
· 2–3 years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics experience preferred.
· Prior warehouse team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
· Knowledge of productivity metrics, labor management, and warehouse safety.
· Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
· Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and operational reporting systems.
· Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in 3PL or multi-client distribution environments.
· Familiarity with WMS, timekeeping systems, and productivity tracking.
· Experience with units per hour (UPH), hourly targets, and labor efficiency.
· Knowledge of continuous improvement and warehouse safety standards.
· Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
Performance Expectations
· Safety and compliance; hourly and daily production attainment; labor efficiency and attendance.
· Quality accuracy, customer service deadlines, associate coaching, and retention.
· Timely reporting, proactive communication, and continuous improvement.
Physical & Work Environment
· Work in a warehouse or distribution environment and remain active on the floor for extended periods.
· Work around material handling equipment and perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
What We’re Looking For
A proactive leader who takes ownership, leads by example, uses performance data to guide decisions, and drives results through people while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.
iJility is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
iJility is seeking a results-driven Operations Supervisor to lead daily warehouse and distribution activities in a fast-paced third-party logistics (3PL) environment. This hands-on leader manages frontline associates, achieves productivity goals, maintains a safe workplace, and delivers customer service and quality expectations.
2nd Shift - 3:00pm - until finished (Monday - Friday)
Key Responsibilities
Operational Execution & Productivity
· Direct receiving, picking, packing, shipping, inbound, outbound, and assigned production processes.
· Execute daily production plans; monitor hourly throughput and productivity against KPIs.
· Resolve workflow bottlenecks, downtime, and production inefficiencies to meet service deadlines.
Labor Management & Cost Control
· Assign associates based on workload, skills, and priorities; monitor attendance and labor utilization.
· Minimize idle time, indirect labor, and overtime; ensure accurate timekeeping and job coding.
· Communicate staffing shortages and labor needs to management.
Team Leadership & Development
· Supervise, coach, and develop associates and team leads.
· Conduct startup meetings covering goals, safety, and operational priorities.
· Hold associates accountable for productivity, quality, attendance, and conduct.
· Support onboarding and training; identify high performers for advancement.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
· Enforce safety policies, PPE requirements, and standard operating procedures.
· Conduct safety observations; address hazards and maintain organized work areas.
· Ensure product handling, scanning, processing, and shipping accuracy; correct recurring issues.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
· Maintain accurate production, labor, attendance, and performance reports.
· Provide timely escalation, corrective actions, and end-of-shift handoffs.
· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and standardize processes.
Required Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
· 2–3 years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics experience preferred.
· Prior warehouse team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
· Knowledge of productivity metrics, labor management, and warehouse safety.
· Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
· Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and operational reporting systems.
· Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in 3PL or multi-client distribution environments.
· Familiarity with WMS, timekeeping systems, and productivity tracking.
· Experience with units per hour (UPH), hourly targets, and labor efficiency.
· Knowledge of continuous improvement and warehouse safety standards.
· Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
Performance Expectations
· Safety and compliance; hourly and daily production attainment; labor efficiency and attendance.
· Quality accuracy, customer service deadlines, associate coaching, and retention.
· Timely reporting, proactive communication, and continuous improvement.
Physical & Work Environment
· Work in a warehouse or distribution environment and remain active on the floor for extended periods.
· Work around material handling equipment and perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
What We’re Looking For
A proactive leader who takes ownership, leads by example, uses performance data to guide decisions, and drives results through people while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.
iJility is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health641
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Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in shift supervisor jobs.
- 1-3 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate hourly employees on the floor
- Familiarity with opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and daily reporting
- OSHA 10, ServSafe, or industry-specific safety certification preferred or required
- High school diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred for some roles
- Basic proficiency with scheduling software, point-of-sale systems, or inventory tools
Tips for Your Shift Supervisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to shift operations
Highlight metrics that show you've managed headcount, reduced turnover, or hit throughput targets on your watch. Shift supervisors are evaluated on operational output, so vague phrases like 'led a team' won't move your resume past a screener.
Get your safety certification before applying
Many shift supervisor postings in manufacturing, food service, and logistics require OSHA 10 or ServSafe before day one. Completing one of these before you apply removes a common early-round objection and signals you're ready to step in immediately.
Filter by shift type, not just title
Overnight, weekend, and rotating-shift roles stay open longer and draw fewer applicants than standard day shifts. If your schedule allows flexibility, targeting those openings directly improves your odds without requiring you to compete for the most contested postings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists shift supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare conflict-resolution stories for interviews
Interviewers for shift supervisor roles almost always ask how you've handled a difficult employee or an understaffed rush. Prepare two or three specific examples with a clear outcome, because generic answers about 'staying calm under pressure' don't differentiate you from other candidates.
Negotiate schedule before you negotiate pay
Shift supervisors often have more leverage over their schedule than their base rate. Locking in a predictable shift pattern at the offer stage protects your work-life balance in ways a small pay bump rarely compensates for later.
Shift Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most shift supervisors?
CVS Health, Allied Universal, and Starbucks are hiring the most shift supervisors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, quick-service restaurants, and distribution centers tend to have the highest ongoing volume of shift supervisor openings nationwide.
How many shift supervisor jobs are remote?
About 9% of shift supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how floor-presence-dependent most of these roles are. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work include administrative shift coordination, remote dispatch supervision in logistics, and training or quality-assurance roles attached to multi-site operations.
How do you become a shift supervisor?
Start by building frontline experience in your target industry, whether that's retail, food service, manufacturing, or logistics. Volunteer for lead responsibilities like opening or closing duties, training new hires, or covering gaps when a supervisor is absent. Completing a relevant certification strengthens your case. When you apply, frame past experience around team outcomes and operational metrics rather than task lists.
Can you get hired as a shift supervisor with little or no experience?
Yes, particularly in high-turnover industries like quick-service restaurants, convenience stores, and light manufacturing, where internal promotion pipelines run thin. Employers in these sectors often hire candidates with strong customer-service or warehouse backgrounds and no formal supervisory title if you can show you've informally led others, covered lead duties, or trained coworkers. Framing those experiences clearly on your resume matters more than the title you held.
What does the shift supervisor interview process look like?
Most shift supervisor interviews run one to two rounds. The first is typically a phone or in-person screen focused on availability, experience, and culture fit. A second round, if there is one, usually involves a store or facility manager and includes situational questions about scheduling conflicts, employee performance issues, and handling a rush with a short-staffed team. Some employers add a brief tour or working interview before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to shift supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to shift supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry, preferred shift type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits. There's no need to go anywhere else to complete the process.
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