Kem Krest

Operations Supervisor

Kem Krest  •  Elkhart, IN (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Company:

At Kem Krest, we are more than a supply chain solutions provider—we are a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading automotive, heavy-duty, and powersports OEMs. As a certified minority-owned business, we deliver customized services in packaging, logistics, and compliance with a focus on innovation, quality, and customer success.

With a global network, high-touch service, and a relentless commitment to quality, Kem Krest is the go-to partner for companies seeking to streamline operations, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. Join us and be part of a team that’s passionate about making supply chains smarter, and partnerships stronger.

Opportunity:

We are seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operations within fulfillment, manufacturing, or packaging environments. This role is ideal for a first-time or early-career people leader who is passionate about developing teams, driving operational performance, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.

The Operations Supervisor plays a critical role in coordinating people, processes, and resources to support efficient operations while fostering a strong, inclusive team culture.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations in fulfillment, manufacturing, or packaging areas to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
  • Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
  • Coordinate shift schedules, material flow, and task assignments to support operational priorities.
  • Proactively identify and support resolution of operational issues, escalating as needed.
  • Plan and communicate daily and weekly priorities under minimal supervision.
  • Deliver functional KPIs through individual and team performance.
  • Plan, assign, and oversee tactical completion of work aligned with functional objectives.
  • Coach, develop, and evaluate employee performance through ongoing feedback and formal performance reviews.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and training to ensure employees have the skills required to perform their roles.
  • Create an inclusive, empowered, and supportive team culture that drives engagement and productivity.
  • Collaborate with peer supervisors across departments to support cross-functional execution and enterprise goals.
  • Execute low-complexity initiatives, ensuring timelines, milestones, and resource plans are met.
  • Follow and model all Quality Management System, Safety, and customer-specific requirements.

Your Contributions:

  • Education: College degree required; if no college degree, 7+ years of relevant, equivalent experience required.
  • Experience: 5+ years of functional experience in operations, manufacturing, fulfillment, or packaging
  • 0–2 years of people management experience
  • Ability to manage and develop hourly employees
  • Strong communication, coaching, and team leadership skills
  • Understanding of safety, quality, and productivity standards
  • Developing financial acumen and understanding of operational cost drivers
  • Problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and troubleshooting
  • Ability to work effectively in a regulated environment and follow established procedures
  • Strong collaboration and conflict-resolution skills

Why Kem Krest?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Immediate Health Benefits
  • Free On-site Clinics & Prescriptions
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous PTO & Holiday
  • Parental Leave
  • Supplier Discounts
Kem Krest

About Kem Krest

Since 1979, Kem Krest has been providing Total Program Management through our Supply Chain, Fulfillment and Aftersales Solutions.

Kem Krest manages and markets customer branded parts and chemicals, from suppliers to dealership networks and production facilities, on behalf of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) within the Automotive, Agriculture/Industrial and Defense Industries.

With all the complexities involved in managing service parts, our solution is providing simplification through our Total Program Management, which includes Inventory and Quality Management, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Fulfillment – Packaging and Kitting, Direct Ship, JIT Delivery, Lean Warehousing, Customer Service, Outbound Dealer Calls, Promotional Assistance and Value Added Services - Sales & Marketing.

Our Culture:

Our diverse, talented and passionate staff have shaped the culture of Kem Krest. If you have experienced Kem Krest first hand, you know that the magic of organization is our people. It is our goal to leave a positive, lasting impact on those that we come in contact with.

To preserve our culture, we have distilled key principles through our Mission Statement, Core Values and Focused Priorities. We use these to help guide our actions, decisions and our recruiting efforts.

Mission Statement:

Businesses rely on Kem Krest to deliver comprehensive solutions to meet every need. There is no fulfillment problem we can’t solve… together.

Vision Statement:

Partners in innovation for a better future.

Core Values:

-Stay scrappy

-Choose empathy

-Make an impact

-Deliver results

-Learn. Share. Repeat

Our Focus:

Reduce Costs, Improve Flexibility, Ensure Availability, Guarantee Quality and Maximize Growth

Employees are key to the Company’s success and vital to its promise – “Customer Focused, Solutions Driven”. Our culture supports rapid growth and excellence in Total Program Management.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Elkhart, Indiana
Year Founded
1979
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