Operations Supervisor

About Nimble   Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to enable fast, efficient, and sustainable commerce. We’re developing a general-purpose robot AI and a warehouse generalist superhumanoid robot, the first robot in the world capable of performing all core warehouse functions. We recently closed a $106M Series C at a $1B valuation, and we are continuing to grow our world-class team.   Mission: to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that liberate us from the menial.   Vision: invent the Autonomous Supply Chain – everything from the inside of factories and warehouses to your front door – powered by industry-generalist superhumanoids to deliver faster, more efficient, and more sustainable commerce.   Our founding team comes from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon and our board of directors include famed robotics and AI legends including Marc Raibert (founder of Boston Dynamics), Sebastian Thrun (founder of GoogleX, Waymo; Stanford Professor and considered the father of autonomous vehicles) and Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google and Director of Stanford’s AI Lab).   Join us and leave your mark on the future of robotics, AI, and global commerce.   Link: Nimble Closes $106 Million Series C Funding Round, Scales Fully Autonomous Fulfillment with FedEx    Link: FedEx Announces Expansion of FedEx Fulfillment With Nimble Alliance   Why Join Nimble? At Nimble, we are committed to building legendary products, a legendary team, and a legendary legacy. Join us and become part of an ambitious, humble, and resourceful culture where your work will leave a lasting impact on the future of robotics and commerce.   Nimble's Core Values: Be relentlessly resourceful - Challenge conventions and overcome obstacles. Be legendary - Be the very best and do work that inspires. Be humble - Prioritize growth, learning, and doing whatever is needed to further the mission. Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver with high agency.   The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the efficient day to day operations of the warehouse with emphasis on achieving daily production goals, training and developing hourly associates and making recommendations for system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Operations Management
• Oversee daily production for Nimble’s operations. Hours can be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift based on operational needs
• Communicate effectively with team to support facility production goals on a hourly basis
• Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to assure effective and efficient operations to meet goals
• Provides direct supervision to warehouse personnel matching skill and background of personnel to work required.
• Supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion
• Ensures that equipment is utilized in the most efficient manner
• Coordinates the maintenance of equipment with management
• Reviews the daily work objective and determines productivity requirements to produce during the shift to meet the overall building objectives
• Partners with other leaders to balance labor ensuring appropriate levels of staffing
• Drafts and submits daily end of shift report
• Makes recommendations to management on initiatives and programs to improve operations and works on those programs
• Manages and supervises a fleet of warehouse robots. Participates in the recovery operations of those robots as needed
• Document robot maintenance issues

 

• Employee Relations/Development
• Conducts the daily pre-shift meetings covering previous shifts productivity, operational problems, forecasting workload and any other pertinent company information
• Assists in developing a program to train and motivate personnel for increased effectiveness
• Assists in developing a program for all new personnel and ensures the onboarding program is followed
• Manages and maintains good human resources practices with direct reports, and adherence to established corporate and department policies and procedures
• Works with Management and Human Resources to resolve employee relation issues, discipline actions, problem resolution and terminations
• Provides feedback, coaching, guidance, and recognition to enhance personnel’s skill development
• Plays an active role in employee development and talent selection.
• Provides regular coaching and constructive feedback on performance, prepares and delivers hourly performance reviews
• Maintains accurate timekeeping records
• Exhibits a commitment to self-development by staying current on information, tools, and systems
• Safety and Security
• Ensures the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to meet service standards
• Supports all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
• Follows documented processes for reporting, analyzing, and following up on employee injuries and accidents.
• Ensures employees complete a daily pre-flight and reviews daily

Basic Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience working in warehouse, highly automated, e-commerce environments preferred
• Working knowledge of google suite
• Working knowledge of WMS systems
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Dedicated, hard working and quick learner 
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment involving quickly changing priorities and ability to handle stressful situations

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience approving payroll time
• Basic knowledge of warehouse/mechanical equipment
• Forklift certified
• Understanding of performance metrics, process improvement, 5S and Lean tools
• Bilingual: English/Spanish

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours
• Regular bending, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation 
• Required to work and walk at elevated heights, using fall protection equipment.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access necessary equipment.
• Occasionally required to smell, using odors to determine process or equipment problems.  
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally be required to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.  

Culture: We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We’re not in this to do what’s easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We’re ambitious, we’re gritty, we’re humble and we’re relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!   Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.  

Compensation

$75,000 - $90,000 a year The above range is the salary range. This position will also receive generous equity for this position.   Nimble's Benefits   Unlimited Flexible Time Off Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.   Health Insurance Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.   Paid Parental Leave Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.   Commuter Benefits Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots.    Referral Bonus Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.    401k Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.   Equity Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program