Operations Supervisor

Location
Fort Myers
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Job Title: Operations Supervisor

Location: 5100 Tice Street Fort Myers, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time / Hourly 


Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking an Operations Supervisor to assist in managing transportation and warehouse operations. This position supports the Director of Warehousing & Safety by coordinating daily warehouse and transportation activities, scheduling staff, maintaining efficient workflows, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The Operations Supervisor plays a key role in supporting productivity, fleet operations, inventory management, and overall operational efficiency.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, safety standards, and all required training requirements to meet CARF, Department of Labor, DOT, and other regulatory standards.
  • Maintain the authorized plant layout and efficient workflow processes to maximize productivity and labor utilization through the use of charts, records, and reports.

  • Coordinate employee, fleet, and dock schedules to ensure efficient loading and delivery operations involving company vehicles, vendors, salvage buyers, and common carriers.

  • Operate and maintain standard operating procedures for the Home Pickup program.

  • Maintain maintenance records for the fleet, forklifts, and warehouse equipment.

  • Work with managers and supervisors across departments to coordinate operational activities and support business needs.

  • Assist the Director of Warehousing & Safety with budget development, long-term planning, and operational strategy for assigned areas.

  • Maintain operational data, including production, time, and cost records.

  • Order, inventory, and manage materials, supplies, equipment parts, repair services, and vendor services.

  • Coordinate transportation services outside normal operations to meet business requirements.

  • Monitor warehouse space utilization, coordinate movements between satellite facilities, and manage trailer rentals and returns to maximize cost savings.

  • Work in conjunction with the Salvage Supervisor to provide departmental coverage as needed.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Three years of related experience preferred, including one year of supervisory experience.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

  • Ability to coach, train, and evaluate staff through meetings, one-on-one discussions, and performance evaluations.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, customers, and business partners at all levels.

  • Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret operational data and create tracking and management reports.

  • Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems and apply standard formulas to calculate departmental needs.

  • Ability to operate a forklift.

  • Negotiation skills.

  • Knowledge of loading and unloading trucks and maintaining production equipment and machinery.

  • Excellent telephone and communication skills.

  • Ability to perform physical labor, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and work a flexible schedule.

 

Why Goodwill?

  • Mission-driven nonprofit organization
  • Collaborative merchandising team
  • Opportunity to impact multiple store locations across Southwest Florida

 

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement