Operations Support Lead - Day Shift

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We are looking for an Operations Support Lead located at our Smyrna, TN facility. The Operations Support Lead provides administrative, operational, and systems support for the distribution center. This role serves as a key resource for Operations leadership by maintaining labor management and operational systems, supporting production reporting, managing employee access and system administration, coordinating purchasing activities, and providing front-line support to team members, visitors, and vendors.

This position requires strong analytical and organizational skills, a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced distribution environment. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable supporting warehouse operations, working with system data and reporting, and serving as a front-office resource for employees and visitors.

The team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with Operations and site leadership. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

Responsibilities:

Labor Management System (LMS) Administration

• Maintain Labor Management System (LMS) records, employee profiles, and reporting structures.
• Create, modify, and deactivate user accounts within Manhattan, Swisslog, SAP, and other operational systems.
• Assign employees to the appropriate supervisors, departments, and reporting hierarchies.
• Configure user profiles, permissions, roles, and system access.
• Enter approved employee downtime transactions into Manhattan LM.
• Audit employee labor records and investigate discrepancies between system and timekeeping records.
• Troubleshoot labor productivity reports and resolve data anomalies.
• Reset user passwords and provide system support for warehouse personnel.
• Review inactive accounts and perform routine user maintenance activities.

Operational Reporting & Production Support

• Generate and distribute labor productivity and performance reports.
• Monitor employee performance metrics and prepare corrective action reports based on established standards.
• Prepare and distribute low-performance reporting for operational leadership.
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases supporting warehouse and packaging operations.
• Compile production data from multiple departments and shifts.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly operational reporting requirements.
• Assist supervisors and managers with reporting, analysis, and operational data requests.

Systems & Access Administration

• Submit and track SAP access requests.
• Configure SAP user settings, warehouse assignments, and access parameters.
• Assign reporting access and user groups within SAP and SQ00.
• Maintain employee access records across operational systems.
• Assist with implementation and support of new operational processes and technologies.

Purchasing & Vendor Support

• Obtain vendor quotes for operational supplies and materials.
• Create and track purchase order (PO) requests.
• Coordinate purchase order approvals with Finance and department leaders.
• Process vendor invoices and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Assist in resolving invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
• Support MRO ordering activities and supply requests for warehouse departments.
• Coordinate communication between vendors, Finance, and site leadership as needed.

Administrative & Front Office Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, vendors, contractors, and team members.
• Greet visitors and employees with a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Answer and route incoming phone calls.
• Maintain visitor logs, badge records, and site access documentation.
• Coordinate interview packets and candidate onboarding materials.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and facility communications.
• Maintain bulletin boards, employee communications, and administrative records.
• Prepare meeting rooms, training rooms, and related materials.
• Provide general administrative support to Operations leadership and other departments as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide backup support for claims processing and other operational functions as needed.
• Maintain SOX-related records and compliance documentation.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, meetings, and site events.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities designed to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting operations, warehouse administration, production reporting, or business systems.
• Intermediate to advanced competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Working knowledge of Manhattan Labor Management (LM), SAP, Swisslog, Cognos, or similar systems.
• Experience with employee access administration and user account management.
• Experience with operational reporting, labor tracking, and productivity metrics.
• Experience with purchasing, accounts payable (AP), or vendor management processes.
• Experience supporting multiple operational departments in a high-volume environment.

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