Supervisor, Operations

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Operations Supervisor managing logistics operations for DSV, ensuring performance and safety standards are met. Supervising labor management and planning daily activities in the warehouse.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeNorthlake • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,320 - $87,480 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervising labor management and planning of inbound, outbound, product slotting and customer communication activities daily
Conduct staff meetings to review daily/weekly work activities, plan and assure continuous improvement
Keeps senior management and client representatives informed of critical issues that affect the operations
Ensures the development of systems and procedures for managing operations, equipment, and products in a safe and profitable manner in accordance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures
Manages operations to meet prescribed productivity and service goals
Complies with terms outlined in the site's operating agreement with the client
Implements and reports ongoing cost savings measures
Provides ideas and suggestions for more efficient operations
Meets all client specified KPI’s and complies with Quality system requirements
Provides direction and support to Human Resources
Holds regular meetings with warehouse staff to assess the group’s overall status and discuss ideas for improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
3 years’ experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment
1 year experience in a supervisory role
Prior MHE certification / knowledge of basic MHE operation
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, and Power Point)
RF Scanners WMS functions
English (reading, writing, verbal)
Good organizational and personnel skills
Good communication skills, written and oral
Good leadership, supervision, and planning skills
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase
Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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Hard Skills & Tools

logisticsdistributionsupervisory experienceMHE operationforklift operationMicrosoft OfficeExcelWMS functionsRF ScannersKPI compliance

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsleadership skillssupervision skillsplanning skillsproblem-solving skillsteam managementcontinuous improvementflexibilitystaff assessment

Certifications

High school diplomaGEDMHE certificationforklift training