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Supervisor - Operations

@ Express Employment Professionals

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

$24/hrFull-timeContract3+ years experience
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Overview

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Supervisor – Operations on behalf of a client in an industrial and logistics environment. The role oversees daily frontline operations, coordinates staffing and productivity, and promotes safety. Pay is $24.00 per hour, temporary full-time, with potential for permanent employment.

Pay:

$24 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support frontline employees during daily operations
  • Promote workplace safety and ensure procedures are followed
  • Coordinate workloads and staffing to meet operational needs
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members
  • Monitor productivity and address operational challenges

Requirements summary:

  • 3–5 years of supervisory experience in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or operations
  • Post-secondary education in Business or Operations preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Valid driver's licence with clean driving record
  • Experience in a unionized environment is an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-17
Source record updated
2026-10-17

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience3+ years
Management experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Warehouse
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid, CPR
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyBusiness, Operations

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Express Employment Professionals

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To help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

Full company description

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.

LinkedIn followers
189,455
People associated on LinkedIn
14,384
Reported office locations
  • 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
Other recorded names
  • Express Employment International Headquarters
  • Express Employment International
Specialties
  • professional
  • administrative
  • commercial
  • employment
  • jobs
  • staffing
  • personnel
  • career
  • hiring
  • workforce
  • placement
  • temporary
  • human resources
  • skilled trades
  • direct hire
  • light industrial
  • and office services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1983
Specialtiesprofessionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce
Open jobs on Jobsy367
LinkedInView page
Job description

Supervisor – Operations

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Supervisor – Operations on behalf of our client, a well-established organization operating in a fast-paced industrial and logistics environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about driving operational excellence, promoting workplace safety, and supporting the success of frontline teams.

As a Supervisor, you will play a key role in overseeing daily operations, coordinating resources, and ensuring productivity goals are achieved efficiently and safely. You will work closely with employees and management to maintain smooth operations while fostering a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with proven leadership experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic setting. If you enjoy leading teams, making impactful decisions, and contributing to the success of an operation, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and support frontline employees during daily operations.

· Promote workplace safety and ensure procedures are followed.

· Coordinate workloads and staffing to meet operational needs.

· Coach, mentor, and develop team members.

· Monitor productivity and address operational challenges.

· Communicate effectively with employees, management, and stakeholders.

· Support performance management and employee engagement initiatives.

· Maintain service quality while helping control operational costs.

· Build a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

· 3–5 years of supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, or operations environment.

· Post-secondary education in Business, Operations, or a related field is preferred.

· Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

· Experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset.

· Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

· Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

· First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset.

Compensation & Employment Type

· Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour

· Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time

· Potential for permanent employment based on performance and operational requirements

· Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Apply Today

Express Employment Professionals is assisting our client with the recruitment process. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for confidential consideration.

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