Full-Time

Operations Supervisor

Manufacturing, Night Shift

Posted on 9/8/2026

Ingram Content Group

Ingram Content Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Global book distributor with print-on-demand

Compensation Overview

$78.1k - $98.7k/yr

Chambersburg, PA, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations
Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two years of experience in a supervisory position within a production or manufacturing environment, or comparable management experience.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise associates assigned to the specified departments, providing adequate resources to ensure maximum throughput and minimum waste while monitoring all established quality standards.
  • Ensure that all assigned tasks are accomplished in a timely and effective manner.
  • Provide daily supervision of associates, including proper record keeping, time and attendance monitoring and approval, performance evaluations, and recommendations regarding associate advancement and disciplinary procedures.
  • Track department processing in accordance with established turnaround-time schedules and production goals.
  • Audit individual productivity and quality to ensure associates meet expected standards.
  • Identify root causes of failures to meet standards and take necessary corrective action.
  • Compile a thorough pass-down to inform incoming shifts of current operations and department status through an interactive crossover with incoming management staff.
  • Keep senior management aware of issues that may affect the shift's ability to meet established service levels.
  • Maintain consistent quality assurance standards through interaction with the Quality Services team to ensure orders are processed completely and accurately.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience applying lean principles and continuous improvement to enhance operations.
  • Ability to manage a diverse workforce and foster an inclusive environment.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments, including the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
  • A proven track record of driving safety culture improvements and Kaizen initiatives.

Ingram Content Group coordinates the book supply chain for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, offering digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning services through a global network. It connects publishers’ inventories to retailers and libraries, fulfills orders via digital systems, and uses Lightning Source for print-on-demand, plus digital content and learning resources. It differentiates itself with end-to-end, globally integrated services across its brands—Ingram Book Group, Ingram Publisher Services, Lightning Source, Ingram Library Services, and Tennessee Book Company—that cover distribution, catalog management, library services and independent publishing support. Its goal is to get books to readers worldwide as simply as possible by using technology, innovation and creativity to streamline manufacture and distribution in the book industry.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

La Vergne, Tennessee

Founded

1978

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • On February 24, 2026, RELEX expanded AI forecasting across six global DCs.
  • Covered launched August 17, 2026, giving booksellers fresh DRC access and review workflows.
  • Roseburg expansion began February 4, 2026, improving western U.S. delivery times.

What critics are saying

  • Above the Treeline and NetGalley already own bookseller review-copy workflows.
  • Covered's broader ordering tools slip to fall 2026, leaving a thin launch window.
  • Holiday 2026 congestion triggers systemwide service outages across distribution and print.

What makes Ingram Content Group unique

  • Ingram's 1,000,000-SKU network spans six global DCs and print-on-demand facilities.
  • Covered targets Edelweiss and NetGalley with catalogs, DRCs, reviews, and ordering.
  • Roseburg's co-located printing adds millions of titles and faster west-coast delivery.

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