Operations Supervisor – Military Leadership Path
ShipMonk · Louisville, Kentucky, United States · On-site
Posted Sep 8, 2026
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ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL — we're the tech-powered growth partner for ecommerce brands, running 12+ owned fulfillment centers across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe so our merchants can stress less and grow more.
Lead with Purpose. Continue Your Mission.
At ShipMonk, we know great leaders come from many backgrounds — and military service is one of them.
If you've supervised teams, led missions, maintained accountability for people or equipment, coordinated logistics, or made decisions in fast-moving environments, you've already developed many of the skills we're looking for in an Operations Supervisor.
Whether you're transitioning from active duty or looking for your next civilian leadership opportunity, ShipMonk offers a fast-paced environment where ownership, teamwork, accountability, and execution drive success.
Why military leaders thrive here
Military leaders know how to lead people, set expectations, maintain accountability, adapt when the plan changes, and execute against a mission.
Those same skills are essential in our fulfillment operations.
At ShipMonk, you'll find:
Real leadership responsibility from day one
A team of approximately 25–30 associates to lead and develop
Clear operational objectives and measurable KPIs
Data-driven decision making
A team-first culture
Continuous improvement and innovation
An environment that values accountability and ownership
Opportunities to continue growing as the company grows
We believe in developing our people and promoting from within whenever we can . Your experience gets you in the door; what you do with the opportunity can take you further.
What you'll do
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop approximately 25–30 warehouse associates
Set clear expectations and maintain accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance
Lead shift huddles and communicate daily priorities
Monitor operational KPIs and adjust labor and workflows as conditions change
Use operational data to identify root causes and improve performance
Train and develop associates while identifying future frontline leaders
Partner with teams across HR, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to solve problems
Maintain inventory accuracy and equipment, sanitation, and safety standards
Communicate clearly and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Identify opportunities to improve processes, eliminate waste, and strengthen execution
What we're looking for
Required
1–3 years of military leadership, supervisory, team-lead, or personnel oversight experience OR 2+ years of civilian leadership experience in operations, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related environment
Demonstrated experience leading people, maintaining accountability, and executing operational objectives
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret data and use metrics to improve performance
Flexibility to…