Operations Supervisor - First Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Build Your Career. Lead a Team. Make an Impact. 

Looking for a leadership opportunity where your experience matters, your ideas are valued, and you can make a difference every day?

At Franklin Logistics, we're more than a logistics company — we're a locally owned business with deep roots in the Chambersburg community.

Founded in 1985, we've grown into a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider and industrial developer, operating six locations throughout the Chambersburg area. Since 1985, we've helped customers succeed through dependable warehousing, transportation, and transloading solutions.

Our success starts with our people. We believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork, mutual respect, safety, and opportunities for professional growth. We take pride in developing leaders who support their teams, solve problems, and lead by example.

If you're ready to take ownership, develop a strong team, and build your career with a company that values your contributions, we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity: Operations Supervisor

Lead the team. Drive results. Make every day count.

We're looking for a motivated, hands-on Operations Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing people, and takes pride in keeping operations running safely and efficiently.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our daily warehouse operations, leading employees, coordinating workflows, supporting customer needs, and finding solutions to everyday operational challenges.

You won't be managing from behind a desk. You'll be actively engaged with your team, providing direction, removing obstacles, and helping employees succeed.

This is an opportunity to put your leadership skills to work while making a direct impact on safety, productivity, customer satisfaction, and the overall success of our operations.

Position at a Glance

Location: Chambersburg, PA

Employment: Full-Time | Salaried (Exempt)

Reports To: Director of Operations

Work Schedule

• Regular business operating hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
• First Shift: 6:30 AM–3:30 PM
• Additional hours as needed, including rotating Saturdays from 6:00 AM–12:00 PM.

What You'll Do

• Lead, Coach & Develop Your Team
• Set clear expectations, conduct daily shift meetings, delegate responsibilities, and provide hands-on coaching. Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while partnering with Operations leadership and HR on staffing, performance, and employee development.
• Make Safety a Daily Priority
• Lead by example, reinforce safe work practices, ensure employees follow company policies and procedures, and maintain current training records. Create an environment where employees feel responsible for their own safety and the safety of others.
• Keep Operations Moving
• Oversee daily receiving, shipping, inventory, distribution, and material-handling activities. Coordinate warehouse personnel and equipment to ensure products are loaded, unloaded, stored, and shipped accurately and on schedule.
• Coordinate Rail & Transportation Activities
• Oversee rail unloading and empty railcar release activities. Direct workflows to maintain efficient product movement, meet deadlines, and minimize unnecessary demurrage and detention costs.
• Solve Problems & Improve Processes
• Take ownership of daily operational challenges. Work with customers, drivers, vendors, and internal departments to identify solutions, eliminate roadblocks, and improve efficiency.
• Deliver Results That Matter
• Maintain a strong presence on the warehouse floor, participate in leadership meetings, and help drive performance across four essential areas: Safety, Quality, Production, and Service.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a leader who brings more than operational knowledge. We want someone who takes initiative, earns the respect of their team, and understands that great leadership means helping others succeed.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have a hands-on leadership style and enjoy working alongside your team.
• Can confidently organize daily priorities, delegate tasks, and hold employees accountable.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to mentoring others.
• Believe safety is a responsibility that comes before production.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can adapt when priorities change.
• Are a proactive problem-solver who looks for solutions rather than excuses.
• Communicate effectively with employees, customers, drivers, and other departments.
• Understand the importance of delivering quality service while meeting operational goals.

Additional experience that will help you succeed:

Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, distribution, transportation, or rail operations is valuable. Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is also helpful. Franklin Logistics utilizes Camelot WMS.

Why Franklin Logistics?

• Local Roots, Established Business
• Join a family-owned company that has been part of the Chambersburg business community since 1985.
• Opportunity to Grow
• Expand your leadership experience and contribute to a company focused on employee development and continuous improvement.
• A Team That Values Your Contributions
• Work in an environment where collaboration, accountability, and respect are essential to our success.
• Meaningful Leadership
• Have a direct impact on your team's development, daily operations, and the service we provide to our customers.

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Leadership Career?

If you're a motivated leader who takes pride in building strong teams, creating safe workplaces, and delivering results, Franklin Logistics offers an opportunity to put your skills to work right here in Chambersburg.

Bring your experience. Lead with purpose. Grow with Franklin Logistics.

We look forward to learning more about you. Apply today to join the Franklin Logistics team!

Requirements:

Experience and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required. College degree in Business, Logistics, or similar field is preferred. 
• 2 – 5 years’ supervisor experience required
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook 
• Forklift Experience highly preferred
• Previous experience in logistics or supply chain management, preferably in an e-commerce or 3PL environment 

All employees receive:

• Paid on the job training 
• A safe, clean, and respectful workplace 
• Opportunity to advance within the organization
• Employee appreciation and engagement events
• Employee recognition and continuous performance feedback

Full-time employees receive: (after 90 days of successful employment)

• Paid Holidays and vacation time 
• Paid Time Off for employee’s birthday
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k profit sharing after one year of employment

Franklin Logistics is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status and complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Applicants requiring special accommodations during and after the application process can contact our Human Resources department at View phone number on us.fitly.work.