Operations Supervisor

Job Description

Based in our SOUTHAVEN, MS location, you will be directly responsible for managing the work in the Operations for the Memphis Distribution Center. You must be able to communicate effectively with leadership, hourly workforce, vendors, and internal as well as external customers.

• 5+ years’ experience working in a high-volume warehouse receiving environment.
• Provide support, direction, and leadership through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations.
• Optimize output by ensuring employees understand their duties and have the support they need to do the tasks assigned.
• Mentor and develop team members to align with their career goals.
• Maintain good employee relations through honest feedback and coaching.
• Seek continuous improvement for department, team, and self, with measurable goals.
• Know how to build the team up through the challenges and celebrate the wins!

You have excellent oral and written communication skills. You have the ability to foster an environment of inclusion, making Emerson the employer of choice for candidates and staff. You take pride in ownership of your business, with a deep understanding of what propels the metrics. You are an agent of change to drive culture. You have the ability to drive results in a collaborative setting.

• Associate Degree in business management, supply chain, logistics, or related field and 5 years of experience in distribution or warehouse operations.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience leading teams, especially over a receiving team.
• The ability to use ERP, WMS, and/or Microsoft Office applications to review and analyze data.
• Strong organizational and human relations skills.
• This position is hands‑on and requires the ability to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.

We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet.

You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world  take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center…