AKIRA Operations Supervisor

The Company

AKIRA is a women's clothing boutique in Chicago that has extended across the U.S. as well as a thriving eCommerce business. We are extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.

Our culture has one very large, distinct difference from other fast-fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service, and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer’s needs and desires.

Akira is looking for a high potential leader, who is ready to own their impact on Akira operations as an Operations Supervisor. As a people leader, you will have the opportunity to truly invest in others and develop a collaborative leadership style, while mastering the processes and operations of fulfillment. Akira is at a pivotal point of expanding its E-commerce presence and you have a chance to be a part of it! 

The Position

Warehouse and Distribution Shift Manager

Location

Bolingbrook, IL

or

Los Angeles, CA

Essential Functions: 

• Coach, manage, and develop a team of 25-100 associates
• Communicate policies to your team and act as the primary information source for the team- maintaining compliance, consistency, and taking corrective action when needed
• Develop performance goals and objectives to achieve customer demand and ensure accuracy and quality
• Create daily shift plans and execute shift operations
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean working environment
• Maintain adequate levels of supplies required to fill foreseeable needs
• Complete all necessary administrative duties in a timely manner
• Work overtime depending on business needs
• Inspire and lead a wide variety of employees to work together for the same result

Minimum Qualifications/Characteristics:

• 3+ years as a Warehouse/Distribution/Operations Manager/Shift Supervisor, managing 20+ employees
• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
• Adept at the ability to motivate others in a deadline-driven environment. 
• Ability to analyze and dive deep into data to provide thought-provoking, workable business solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills - ability to inspire and have difficult conversations
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
• Painstaking attention to detail - ability to spot potential issues and create systems to prevent them
• Flexibility - comfort with change in process, requirements, or schedule
• Very strong work ethic - ability to lead by example

Benefits and Perks:

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA’s growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you’re filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.

Job Type: Full-time