Operations Supervisor
Job Details
You'll supervise up to 50 warehouse employees at Fanatics' Waxahachie distribution center, overseeing shipping, receiving, and order processing while driving safety compliance and process improvements. The role requires managing staffing forecasts, hiring decisions, performance reviews, and daily floor operations to meet productivity and accuracy targets across a fast-paced sports merchandise fulfillment operation.
About the Role
About Fanatics Commerce
At Fanatics Commerce, we're more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we're a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.
Role Overview
Calling all sports fans! Fanatics, Inc. is looking for an energetic and dynamic Warehouse Supervisor to join our Distribution Center in Waxahachie, TX. In this role, you will oversee daily operations at our Distribution Center, leading and coordinating processes to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and accuracy. You will play a key role in driving optimization, supporting growth, and contributing to the company's profitability.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Supervise all shipping, receiving, and order processing activities, maintaining a visible presence on the distribution center floor throughout the shift.
- Maintain departmental standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy.
- Review, prioritize, and organize operational activities during the shift.
- Forecast staffing needs to meet business demands and participate in the interviewing and hiring process.
- Train, motivate, coach, reward, and discipline team members; resolve personnel issues in partnership with the HR Manager and Senior Management.
- Manage personnel issues including vacation approvals, timecard approvals, overtime, hiring, and training in collaboration with HR and Senior Management.
- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Assist Senior Management with the development and enforcement of policies and procedures.
- Complete required administrative tasks, including preparing reports and correspondence.
- Maintain knowledge of all operating systems relevant to the work area.
- Enforce safety programs, conduct required safety training and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Supervisory Responsibility
- Directly supervise up to 50 employees within the distribution center.
- Analyze large data sets to inform decisions and execute action plans.
- Manage employee performance, quality, and development through performance management.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing barriers, and resolving problems.
What You Bring to the Team
- Experience managing teams of 30 or more.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge utilizing Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan Preferred) and Oracle.
- Experience presenting content in a variety of environments to include business meetings, formations, standup or town hall meetings
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Bachelor's Degree or 1-3 years of relevant experience within the company preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- Experience in environments such as manufacturing, distribution, or call centers.
- Proven ability to coach employees on productivity and career pathing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence peers and leaders across an organization.
At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don't meet every single requirement, that's okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you're excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don't hesitate to apply. We're genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.
Where You'll Work and What's Required
Work Environment
Work primarily in a warehouse environment, which may include exposure to extreme weather conditions. Noise levels vary but remain within limits that do not require hearing protection. The role requires constant attention to safety, environmental, and health concerns.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with arms. Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and move objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Preferred
- Experience with Manhattan and Oracle systems
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Potential for overtime hours during peak season
What's in It for You
Culture
Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you'll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
Benefits
We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we're dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.