Operations Supervisor (Warehouse & Production)

Locations: Spokane, WA | Lakewood, WA (Separate full-time openings)

Compensation: $31.25 – $36.06 / hour + Overtime Eligible (Non-Exempt)

Position Type: Full-time, Hourly, 100% On-site (Standard Day Shift)

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing, leading national manufacturer and distributor of high-performance building materials and architectural systems. Operating a robust network of regional facilities, they blend industrial manufacturing with local logistics hubs. They are currently seeking an impact-driven, autonomous leader to take complete ownership of their local back-office operations.

Position Summary

The Operations Supervisor is a single-site leadership role responsible for directing all facility floor operations, including warehousing, inventory control, logistics, and localized production. This role has a high level of autonomy with minimal micromanagement. The ideal candidate isn't looking to maintain the status quo—they are a hands-on operator who will use continuous improvement tools (Lean, 5S) to streamline workflows, optimize accuracy, and upgrade team capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Floor & Logistics Management: Supervise all back-office logistics, including inventory picking, receiving, and customer delivery coordination. (Excludes front-office admin/invoicing).
• Team Leadership: Directly manage, coach, and develop an on-site warehouse and production crew of 10–20 hourly employees. Address performance gaps and build a culture of safety and accountability.
• Process Optimization: Champion floor layout and workflow improvements utilizing Lean and 5S frameworks to eliminate waste and reduce cycle times.
• Data & Inventory Control: Enforce strict data discipline by tracking key metrics on the warehouse floor (Inventory Record Accuracy, Order Picking Accuracy, Labor Efficiency).
• Asset Accountability: Oversee the preventative maintenance and utilization of specialized machinery, material processing equipment, and forklifts.

Requirements

Must-Haves

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years in a warehousing, logistics, or manufacturing/production floor environment.
• Leadership: 2+ years of direct people management experience with a proven history of professional growth.
• Technology: Heavy experience working daily within a modern ERP/MRP system. Direct experience using electronic barcoding and scanning devices for floor transactions is required.
• Hands-on Mindset: High mechanical aptitude; fully comfortable around heavy machinery and willing to step in to perform floor work (e.g., forklift operation) alongside the team when necessary.
• Physical Capability: Ability to stand and walk on a concrete floor for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 lbs when supporting the operation.
• Stability: Stable professional tenure with a clear track record of leaving processes better than you inherited them (no pattern of frequent job-hopping).

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience managing a blended facility that handles both logistics/distribution and raw material conversion/production.
• Active forklift certifications and formal safety credentials (OSHA-10 / OSHA-30).
• Educational background in Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management (Equivalent leadership experience accepted in lieu of a degree).

What This Role Offers

• High Operational Autonomy: True "entrepreneurial" freedom to run your floor and build your team's culture without being micromanaged.
• Fully Compensated for Floor Time: Shift parameters are stable, but unlike salaried positions that require 50+ hours a week for a fixed rate, this role is strictly non-exempt. Any hours worked past 40 are paid.
• Career Trajectory: High visibility to regional executive leadership within a scaling, stable national organization.