Warehouse Operations Supervisor (GreenBox) at Symbotic

Jackson, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Warehousing, Supply Chain, Automation, CPG, Food and Beverage, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • High School diploma required
  • Minimum 5 years’ operations leadership experience in a high-volume warehouse/distribution center environment
  • Experience with automation/robotic systems is preferred
  • Demonstrated track record of managing performance metrics, labor management, continuous improvement, and safety
  • Experience working with large teams (100+ employees) across multiple shifts is a plus
  • Strong leadership, communication and people-management skills; ability to motivate, coach and develop talent
  • Analytical mindset: able to interpret data, identify trends, and drive decisions
  • Lean/Kaizen mindset; comfortable leading change and process improvement
  • Strong problem-solving skills, ability to react quickly to operational issues and escalation
  • Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP and automated equipment controls
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration; able to interact with operations staff, technology teams, customers and senior leadership
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and data visualization tools
  • Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations (travel up to 10% of the time)
  • Ability to own a credit card and manage expenses

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily departmental operations: receiving, put-away, picking/packing, shipping, returns, and/or value-added services
  • Ensure safe, compliant operations: enforce safety policies, lead safety meetings, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions
  • Manage labor/resource planning: staffing, shift scheduling, overtime control, productivity monitoring
  • Drive performance metrics: overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), on-time shipping, inventory accuracy, order-cycle time, shrinkage, cost per unit, etc
  • Partner with automation/technology teams: integrate robotics/AI tools into workflows, monitor system uptime, troubleshoot operational issues
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives: identify waste, implement lean practices, standardize work, conduct root-cause analysis
  • Develop, coach and mentor leads and team members: set goals, conduct performance reviews, foster engagement and retention
  • Collaborate cross-functionally: maintenance, IT, safety, HR, customer service and supply-chain teams to align operations with customer needs and corporate goals
  • Maintain departmental operations budget and cost controls: labor, equipment, utilities, consumables
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, environmental, etc.)
  • Prepare and present reports to senior leadership: KPI dashboards, trend analyses, improvement plans

Skills

Warehouse Operations
Team Leadership
Labor Planning
Shift Scheduling
Safety Compliance
Performance Metrics
OEE
Inventory Accuracy
Continuous Improvement
Lean Practices
Root Cause Analysis
Robotics Integration
AI Tools

Symbotic

Develops robotics and software for supply chains

About Symbotic

Symbotic develops robotics and software aimed at improving supply chain operations. Their products include both hardware and software that work together to automate various processes within warehouses and distribution centers. This automation helps manufacturers, distributors, and retailers streamline their operations, making them faster and more efficient. Unlike many competitors, Symbotic focuses on creating a comprehensive solution that integrates seamlessly into existing supply chains, providing not just the technology but also ongoing support and maintenance. The goal of Symbotic is to enhance the profitability of their clients by optimizing supply chain performance through advanced automation.

Wilmington, DelawareHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$607.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Industrial & Manufacturing, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Financial restatement and class action lawsuit may harm investor confidence and stability.
Integration challenges from OhmniLabs acquisition could divert focus from core operations.
Expansion in Georgia may face delays or cost overruns, impacting profitability.

Differentiation

Symbotic integrates proprietary robotics and software for advanced supply chain automation.
The company focuses on making supply chains faster, more efficient, and profitable.
Symbotic's acquisition of OhmniLabs expands its capabilities beyond traditional warehouse settings.

Upsides

Increased demand for warehouse automation due to e-commerce growth boosts Symbotic's market potential.
AI-driven robotics interest from major companies like Amazon enhances Symbotic's industry relevance.
Symbotic's expansion in Georgia creates 300 jobs, strengthening its operational capacity.

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