• Team Supervisor - 2nd Shift

    Scholastic (Jefferson City, MO)


    Job Description:

    The Operations Team Supervisor is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the area with particular emphasis on the management of the operations personnel, implementation of warehouse action plans, tracking/recording of hours and ensuring employee meetings are conducted.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Provide direct supervision to operations personnel to ensure efficiency and quality.

    + Monitor and enforce safety protocols ensuring a safe, clean, and productive work environment.

    + Coach and mentor the team to ensure they are well-trained in tools and processes.

    + Handle employee relations, such as performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary issues.

    + Manage timekeeping, attendance, and vacation schedules to ensure smooth operations and optimal workforce availability.

    + Analyze operational data to help identify areas of improvement and collaborate with other departments

    + Ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the department to meet standards.

    + Provide training and technical assistance in other departments.

    + Match the skill and background of personnel to work required.

    + Assist in developing a program to train and motivate personnel for increased effectiveness.

     

    May be involved in various projects and cross training in other areas/responsibilities.

    Qualifications

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

    • Prior success in a lead/supervisory role preferred, including organizing and prioritizing work, and

     

    utilizing sound judgment.

     

    • Previous experience utilizing independent decision-making.

    • Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

    • Competent use of AS400/Microsoft Office (email), basic computer skills

    • Must have the ability to motivate staff and handle a variety of both personnel and technical issues on an

     

    ongoing basis.

     

    • Ability to handle and diffuse stressful situations.

    • Excellent overall customer service skills.

    Time Type:

    Full time

    Job Type:

    Regular

    Job Family Group:

    Distrib & Matls Mgmt

    Location Region/State:

    Missouri

    EEO Statement:

    Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

     

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    EEO Scholastic Policy Statement

     

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    Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com

     

    We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.