Housekeeping Supervisor - Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

We are seeking a Distribution Housekeeping Supervisor, Mid Shift for our Garland, Utah distribution center. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Housekeeping team. Responsibilities include staffing, training, developing a team-based work environment, ensuring safe working conditions and maintaining housekeeping supplies. Reporting to our Facilities Senior Manager, you also will ensure that excellent service is always provided to our internal customers. The ideal candidate is fluent in both English and Spanish, has outstanding organization skills and possesses flexibility, dependability and disciplined professionalism.  

A day at the warehouse looks like this:  

• Assigning janitorial duties to staff and regularly inspecting their work to ensure that established standards are met  
• Creating and implementing standards for the team   
• Ordering and maintaining needed supplies across all distribution buildings   
• Issuing cleaning supplies and equipment to janitorial staff as needed  
• Taking inventory of all cleaning supplies and equipment, plus informing management when supplies are depleted  
• Providing training and guidance to janitorial staff  
• Developing employee performance by appraising, coaching and counseling   
• Understanding the goals for the day and providing motivation to ensure they are met accurately and efficiently, while also encouraging teamwork and obtaining a high level of associate morale and recognition   
• Working with the leadership team to effectively communicate achievements and challenges throughout the day   
• Ensuring the organization and physical appearance of the Distribution Center are in good standing order  

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• Experience in a Distribution or Manufacturing environment preferred 
• Knowledge of or experience with industrial cleaning chemicals and applications 
• Minimum 1-2 years of leadership experience    
• Ability to build a high-performance/engaged work environment    
• Results-oriented high achiever who strives for maximum service levels    
• Ability to problem-solve while keeping the needs of the internal customer and company in mind    
• Ability to lead a crew while supporting rules, regulations and standards    
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team    
• Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously    
• Outstanding time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and schedule tasks for the most efficient use of time    
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills   

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
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