Supervisor II
DSV Air & Sea Inc. | |
United States, Utah, West Valley City | |
Jan 06, 2026 | |
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Managerial DSV - Global transport and logistics Location: USA - West Valley City, 3684 West 2340 South Division:Solutions POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading warehouse operations, multiple shifts, or larger teams while providing advanced operational oversight and people leadership. This role serves as a key operational partner to the Operations Manager and may act as a backup in their absence. This role manages labor scheduling, space utilization, equipment, and manpower to meet operational, service, safety, and cost objectives. The Senior Supervisor drives performance through proactive planning, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. In addition to direct supervision responsibilities, the Senior Operations Supervisor provides guidance and mentoring to Supervisors and leads, supports workforce planning, and ensures consistent application of policies, procedures, and performance standards across the operation. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality, and to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Conducts staff meetings to review daily and weekly work activities, plan workload, and support continuous improvement. * Keeps management and client representatives informed of operational issues that may impact service, safety, or cost. * Leads and oversees larger, multi-shift, or higher-complexity operations within the facility. * Provides coaching, mentoring, and guidance to Supervisors and lead team members. * Partners closely with Operations Management to support operational planning, staffing strategies, and workload forecasting. * Proactively identifies operational risks, trends, and improvement opportunities and develops action plans. * Ensures consistent execution of SOPs, safety standards, and quality requirements across teams. * Drives achievement of productivity, service, safety, and financial KPIs. * Supports cost control initiatives and leads continuous improvement projects. * Acts as a primary escalation point for complex employee relations, performance, or operational issues. * Participates in workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development activities. * Supports implementation of new processes, systems, or client requirements. * Communicate effectively with senior leadership and client representatives on operational performance and risks. * Reviews operational data and metrics to guide decision-making. * Supports audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action plans. * Assists in physical operations as needed to ensure service continuity SKILLS & ABILITIES Education & Experience: * Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED) * Minimum 5 years' experience in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment * Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience * Demonstrated experience leading complex operations, multiple teams, or shifts Preferred: Advanced MHE knowledge and certification DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources athr@us.dsv.com. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. DSV - Global transport and logistics Working at DSV means playing in a different league. As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let's grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements. With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers' needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don't just work - we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company - this is the place to be. Start here. Go anywhere Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Supervisor II West Valley City
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Jan 06, 2026