Operations Supervisor- Supply Chain

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3 Locations
In-Office
Mid level
Consumer Web
The Role
Supervise up to 55 employees across manufacturing or distribution operations. Coordinate work assignments and scheduling while meeting productivity, serviceability, quality, and cost targets. Lead teams, provide coaching and direction, and implement continuous-improvement initiatives using PDCA/A3 problem-solving tools. The role may involve first, second, third, or weekend shifts at Hallmark facilities in Kansas or Missouri.
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WHEN YOU CARE ENOUGH YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. 

Do you want to work for one of the world's most trusted and recognized brands? Hallmark is a company rooted in connecting people. We care for our employees, our communities, and our world. A career at Hallmark means you get to make a big impact and create something that can make a genuine difference. We’re looking for people who want to continue to carry our vision forward. 

 

WHO WE ARE & WHO YOU ARE: 

 

As an Operations Supervisor – Supply Chain, you will lead up to 55 Hallmark employees, directing and coordinating the scheduling and assignment of work to ensure productivity, serviceability, quality, and cost targets are met. Across supply chain at Hallmark, we focus on working together to accomplish goals as a team, exceeding our customer’s expectations along the way! 

 

The Operations Supervisor will: 

 

  • Productivity – you’ll be leading all activities within your assigned area, working towards goals and objectives to ensure they are met. 
  • Continuous improvement – you’ll be using a disciplined problem-solving approach, using PDCA/A3 tools with our leadership team and operators to achieve or exceed cost reduction targets. 
  • Leadership – leading and motivating your team as you provide direction and support to carry out the goals and objectives of your area as well as the company. 

 

The Operations Supervisor role may be filled at any of our Kansas/Missouri supply chain locations, across any of the shifts – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or weekend.  Occasional weekend work may be required for those on a M-F weekly shift, dependent on business need.   

 

Hallmark products are produced in both of our Kansas Manufacturing facilities located in Lawrence, Kansas and Leavenworth, Kansas.  These facilities produce most of our greeting cards, gift wrap, ribbons & bows, tissue paper and stickers.  Our Liberty Distribution Center, located in Liberty, Missouri, fulfills and distributes most of these products to our customers.   

 

 

Interested? Follow the application instructions below to apply. 

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications (listed below) in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT.  

 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference checks. 

 

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

The following is required to be considered for this role: 

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent AND a minimum of 3 years supervising direct reports; OR Associate’s degree or higher, with a graduation date of Dec 2026 or May 2027. 
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Your resume and application will stand out if you have: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering or production operations. 
  • Experience managing direct reports in a manufacturing or distribution environment. 
  • Experience with equipment and/or building maintenance. 
  • Ability to lead, coach and mentor teams. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Experience with SAP and/or Manhattan. 
  • Project management experience. 
  • Adept at seeing opportunities to improve upon the status quo and implementing solutions. 
  • Familiarity with Lean principles. 

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS 

This job could be located at any of our production facilities in Lawrence or Leavenworth, KS OR our distribution center in Liberty, MO. Relocation assistance will not be provided.   

 

May be required earlier or later than stated hours depending on business need. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and at least three years supervising direct reports
  • Alternatively, an associate degree or higher with graduation expected in December 2026 or May 2027
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or production operations
  • Experience managing direct reports in a manufacturing or distribution environment
  • Experience with equipment or building maintenance
  • Ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with SAP or Manhattan
  • Project management experience
  • Ability to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions
  • Familiarity with Lean principles
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The Company
HQ: Kansas City, MO
14,332 Employees
Year Founded: 1910

What We Do

Hallmark believes if you care enough you can change the world as we work to help create a more emotionally connected world in every life, every day. Founded in 1910 by a teenage entrepreneur with two shoe boxes of postcards under his arm, Hallmark today is an approximately $4 billion company, while still family owned and privately held in Kansas City, Missouri, with a diversified portfolio of six core businesses as part of its global operations: --Hallmark Greetings: global business selling greeting cards & gifts in 30+ languages with distribution in more than 100 countries & 100,000 rooftops. --Hallmark Retail: operates 2,000 Hallmark Gold Crown stores in five countries. --Hallmark Home & Gifts: a broad array of home décor & gift product throughout the U.S. --Crayola®: a wide range of art materials & toys designed to spark children's creativity around the globe. --Crown Media Family Networks: three cable channels – Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama – in addition to Hallmark Publishing, the e-books division of the Hallmark channels, and Hallmark Movies Now, a subscription-based streaming service. --Crown Center: real estate development company that manages the 85-acre hotel, office, entertainment & residential campus surrounding Hallmark's headquarters.

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