Delivery Station Supervisor

HelloFresh
Detroit, MI
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have logistics or warehouse management experience and can work flexible night shifts.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience managing logistics or warehouse teams in a fast-paced setting
    — “manage a team of Warehouse Associates, along with directing contingent workforce
  • Individuals who can work nights, weekends, and holidays with a flexible schedule
    — “Availability to support night shift hours starting between 11:30 pm-2 am
  • People who have demonstrated leadership in fostering inclusive workplace cultures
    — “Build an inclusive workplace culture and relationships with all staff

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina for lifting up to 50 lbs and working in variable environmental conditions
    — “Can lift/move up to 50 lbs and participate in physical job activities
  • Candidates must be prepared for on-call responsibilities on Fridays
    — “Must be able to work overnight shift Sunday-Thursday (on-call Friday's)

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in managing teams and improving operational processes
    — “Operate a lean facility by making recommendations to improve and implement new processes
  • Emphasize your ability to handle flexible and unpredictable work schedules
    — “Can reliably work alternative and flexible work schedules including nights, Sundays, and Holidays
  • Showcase your skills in data manipulation and reporting in your resume and interview responses
    — “Proficiency in manipulating data and reporting
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • logistics package sort operation
  • team engagement
  • facility operations
Typical background
2+ years' experience managing operations for fulfillment, supply chain, logistics, or transportation companies

Skills & requirements

Required

Team ManagementLogistics OperationsSafety StandardsPerformance MetricsDispatching Functions

Preferred

Warehouse ManagementFleet Management

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

The Delivery Station Supervisor will provide on-shift leadership and will oversee the logistics package sort operation. You will manage all Hub activities and volume, including the unloading, sorting, and allocation of freight for drivers. Safe operations of the Hub are of the utmost importance and you will be responsible for leading up to 20 Associates at any one time and providing coverage for the Logistics Hub Manager when they are not onsite. The Delivery Station Supervisor will lead and cultivate a functional working relationship with all levels of personnel throughout the organization. 

 Must be able to work overnight shift Sunday-Thursday (on-call Friday's)

You will...

Manage a team of Warehouse Associates, along with directing contingent workforce to meet quality and safety standards, achieve performance metrics, and accomplish incoming volume bound for the correct destination

Use HelloFresh tech and systems to make operational decisions and ensure a culture of safety for operations inside facilities and over the road

Report to the Logistics Hub Manager to support operational scaling and communicate delays or any issues while quickly analyzing and prioritizing work to prevent failures

Conduct team huddles, to maintain engagement and an open line of communication with employees

Perform some dispatching functions for drivers and provide coverage for the Logistics Hub Manager on nightshift, weekends, and holidays

Monitor and evaluate the safety, cost, quality, and other agreed indicators

Ensure the security of all HelloFresh assets (hub facilities, vehicles, inventory)

Build an inclusive workplace culture and relationships with all staff, delivering on retention goals

Operate a lean facility by making recommendations to improve and implement new processes

On rare occasions, transport delayed package deliveries to customers, move vans in and out of the building, and transport vehicles to and from the repair shop.

Employees are expected to perform related responsibilities assigned by management, which may be added or revised based on business and operational needs, with or without advance notice

Hard-working, driven, and the ability to work and make decisions independently

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with other supervisors to coordinate activities

You are...

Inclusive in your approach to engage staff and bring out the best performance in a team

A conveyer of clear vision, setting direction and goals, and driving team understanding during daily/weekly stand-ups and leadership reviews

Sound in data-driven decisions that express originality and an enterprising mindset

Collaborative - enjoys working with different teams to gather inputs

A connector of complex problems at all levels through excellent written and verbal skills

You have...

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferably 2+ years' experience managing operations for fulfillment, supply chain, logistics, or transportation companies

Must be at least 22 years old and legally authorized to work in the US and possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, MVR, background, and criminal checks)

Availability to support night shift hours starting between 11:30 pm-2 am - until the job is complete (4-day work week shift) or day shift hours (4-day shift week or 5-day shift week based on local need) and may include a weekend-day designated between Sunday-Saturday and general availability with shifts.

Proficiency in manipulating data and reporting.

Meet schedules/timelines and organize your own work. Can reliably work alternative and flexible work schedules including nights, Sundays, and Holidays

Leadership experience motivating and encouraging others

This position's essential functions demand the performance of the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:

Can lift/move up to 50 lbs and participate in physical job activities such as standing, walking, and crouching daily. Can work in an environment that may be hot, cold, and noisy.

You’ll get…

Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities

Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy 

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment

Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   

Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+

Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Source: HelloFresh careers

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