Operations Supervisor (Burlington, NJ

About Nimble

Nimble is an AI robotics company building autonomous supply chains to enable fast, efficient, and sustainable commerce.

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the efficient day‑to‑day operations of the warehouse, achieving daily production goals, training and developing hourly associates, and recommending system improvements.

• 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 an hourly basis.
  • Develop and implement shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to assure effective and efficient operations to meet goals.
  • Provide direct supervision to warehouse personnel matching skill and background to work required.
  • Supervise all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion.
  • Ensure that equipment is utilized in the most efficient manner.
  • Coordinate the maintenance of equipment with management.
  • Review the daily work objective and determine productivity requirements to produce during the shift to meet the overall building objectives.
  • Partner with other leaders to balance labor, ensuring appropriate levels of staffing.
  • Draft and submit daily end‑of‑shift reports.
  • Make recommendations to management on initiatives and programs to improve operations and work on those programs.
  • Manage and supervise a fleet of warehouse robots; participate in recovery operations as needed.
  • Document robot maintenance issues.
• Employee Relations & Development
  • Conduct daily pre‑shift meetings covering previous shift productivity, operational problems, forecasting workload, and other pertinent information.
  • Assist in developing a program to train and motivate personnel for increased effectiveness.
  • Assist in developing a program for all new personnel and ensure the onboarding program is followed.
  • Manage and maintain good human resources practices with direct reports and adherence to established corporate and department policies and procedures.
  • Work with Management and Human Resources to resolve employee relation issues, discipline actions, problem resolution and terminations.
  • Provide feedback, coaching, guidance, and recognition to enhance personnel’s skill development.
  • Play an active role in employee development and talent selection.
  • Provide regular coaching and constructive feedback on performance, prepare and deliver hourly performance reviews.
  • Maintain accurate time‑keeping records.
  • Exhibit a commitment to self‑development by staying current on information, tools, and systems.
• Safety & Security
  • Ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to meet service standards.
  • Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
  • Follow documented processes for reporting, analyzing, and following up on employee injuries and accidents.
  • Ensure employees complete a daily pre‑flight and review daily.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…