About Nimble Nimble is a robotics and AI company inventing and scaling autonomous logistics with intelligent robots to enable fast, efficient, and sustainable commerce. We’re developing generalized robot intelligence and building general-purpose mobile manipulator robots, the first in the world capable of performing all core warehouse functions. We've recently closed a $106M Series C funding round at a $1 billion valuation and we're continuing to grow our all-star team. Our mission is to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that liberate us from the menial. Our long-term vision is to invent the Autonomous Supply Chain – everything from the inside of factories and warehouses to your front door – using next-gen intelligent robotics to deliver faster, more efficient, and more sustainable commerce. We were founded from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon. We’re backed by the World’s most prestigious investors and Nimble’s Board of Directors includes AI and robotics legends like like Marc Raibert (Founder of Boston Dynamics), Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google, Director of Stanford’s AI lab), and Sebastian Thrun (Founder of Google X, Waymo, Kitty Hawk, and Udacity)! Link: Introducing Nimble – Intelligent Fulfillment Robots at Scale Nimble's Core Values:Be relentlessly resourceful - Challenge the status quo. Make the impossible, possible. Do whatever it takes.Be legendary - Be the best at whatever it is that you do. Leave your mark. Motivate and inspire others.Be humble - Leave your ego behind. Have a growth mindset. Learn and improve yourself every day.Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver. Be loyal to your team and Nimble's mission. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the efficient day to day operations of the warehouse with emphasis on achieving daily production goals, training and developing hourly associates and making recommendations for system improvements.
Responsibilities
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 a hourly basis
Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to assure effective and efficient operations to meet goals
Provides direct supervision to warehouse personnel matching skill and background of personnel to work required.
Supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion
Ensures that equipment is utilized in the most efficient manner
Coordinates the maintenance of equipment with management
Reviews the daily work objective and determines productivity requirements to produce during the shift to meet the overall building objectives
Partners with other leaders to balance labor ensuring appropriate levels of staffing
Drafts and submits daily end of shift report
Makes recommendations to management on initiatives and programs to improve operations and works on those programs
Document robot maintenance issues
Employee Relations/Development
Conducts the daily pre-shift meetings covering previous shifts productivity, operational problems, forecasting workload and any other pertinent company information
Assists in developing a program to train and motivate personnel for increased effectiveness
Assists in developing a program for all new personnel and ensures the onboarding program is followed
Manages and maintains good human resources practices with direct reports, and adherence to established corporate and department policies and procedures
Works with Management and Human Resources to resolve employee relation issues, discipline actions, problem resolution and terminations
Provides feedback, coaching, guidance, and recognition to enhance personnel’s skill development
Plays an active role in employee development and talent selection.
Provides regular coaching and constructive feedback on performance, prepares and delivers hourly performance reviews
Maintains accurate timekeeping records
Exhibits a commitment to self-development by staying current on information, tools, and systems
Safety and Security
Ensures the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to meet service standards
Supports all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
Follows documented processes for reporting, analyzing, and following up on employee injuries and accidents.
Ensures employees complete a daily pre-flight and reviews daily
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience approving payroll time
Basic knowledge of warehouse/mechanical equipment
Forklift certified
Understanding of performance metrics, process improvement, 5S and Lean tools
Additional Requirements
Must be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours
Lift and move boxes/totes of up to 50 pounds
Regular bending, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
Warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation
Culture:We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We’re not in this to do what’s easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We’re ambitious, we’re gritty, we’re humble and we’re relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit! Press: Link: Nimble Closes $106 Million Series C Funding Round, Scales Fully Autonomous Fulfillment with FedEx Link: FedEx Announces Expansion of FedEx Fulfillment With Nimble Alliance Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.
Nimble's Benefits Paid Time OffEnjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family. Health InsuranceNimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family. Paid Parental LeaveEnjoy paid bonding time following a birth. Commuter BenefitsTake the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots. Referral BonusGet a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring. 401kContribute towards a 401k for retirement planning. EquityBe an owner in Nimble through our equity program
