Job Description

You’re an original. So are we.

We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.

Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we’ve used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi’s®, Dockers®, Denizen® and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™

General Description

The Operations Supervisor is responsible to manage a team of operators conducting general distribution warehouse activities, including inventory sorting and put away, picking, and packing orders using warehouse systems and equipment. The Supervisor must plan, direct, and analyze the productivity metrics of the team while engaging each operator to work safely, accurately, and in a cost-effective manner. Additionally, as a people leader the expectation is to promote continuous process improvements and build a culture centered around employee engagement and LS&Co values.

About the job:

• Supervise a layered team of non-exempt employees to manage workflow and achieve daily objectives within set metrics. Up to 90% of time on warehouse floor.
• Ensure teams of a schedule daily activities to maximize available resources, including creating a daily tactical plan focused on safety, costs, and workforce requirements. Plan must consider how all work groups are impacted by decisions to redirect workflow and/or resources and be adaptable to a continuously evolving workflow

• Create a safe working environment for all team members by ensuring the site is compliant with all federal, state, local, and LS&Co standards
• Support the development of performance metrics for work groups and clearly communicate to teams the inputs and outputs that will be monitored for continuous improvements
• Understand and interpret cost analysis data based on work group metrics, productivity, and efficiency to create workforce action plans

• Present work group performance results in various forums, including work group meetings, leadership production reviews, and town hall meetings
• Ensure within teams that policies and procedures around health & safety, time & attendance, productivity, and all other programs are administered consistently
• Communicate workflow improvement opportunities to Production Planning or other cross functional teams, and participate in testing or implementation as required
• Provide input for projects that align to the site and company’s strategic business plans
• Coach teams to understand how their activities support other teams, DC metrics, and LS&CO business objectives
• Mentor team members

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, distribution, or related field
• 2+ years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of demand forecasting and distribution planning processes
• Experience developing action plans to support attainment of business metrics and goals, including assessing work group capabilities
• Ability to train, motivate, and lead in a layered team environment, and to actively engage in constructive feedback, coaching and mentorship
• Ability to effectively communicate cross functionally in a fast-paced environment and to collaborate with senior leadership
• Solve problems and clear roadblocks for your team by breaking down situations in a systematic way, making comparisons of different aspects to generate solutions
• Comfortable seeking opinions from individuals or teams, actively listening, challenging ideas, and finding consensus
• Understands data flow and process in warehouse management systems; Manhattan WMOS preferred
• Experience using business intelligence and reporting platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Knowledgeable regarding lean manufacturing and change management (5S, Gemba, Kata, Muda, etc.)

• Lives the LS&Co. values of empathy, originality, integrity, and courage

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:

• 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.
• Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations
• Product discount of 50% off regular-price merchandise

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

LOCATION

USA, Erlanger, Distribution Center (DDC1)

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

FILL DATE

This position is expected to be filled by 06/04/2026.

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.