Operations Supervisor - Transportation; Supply Chain​/Logistics - 3rd Shift

Operations Supervisor - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics) - 3rd Shift

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience to supervise drivers and oversee transportation operations at a single location. The supervisor ensures customer requirements are met while achieving Penske’s goals and objectives.

Provide operational leadership to hourly workforce to execute daily tasks including driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, and customer service operations in alignment with company services and cost objectives. Supervise processes, manage performance, take corrective actions, and participate in hiring and customer meetings as required.

Work Schedule: Overnight Shift – Sun‑Wed 6pm‑6am (flexible during peak season)

Salary Range: $70,000–$75,000 plus up to 12% performance bonus

• Establish and sustain training and competency for supervisors and associates.
• Communicate specific, measurable performance standards.
• Interview hourly associates and recommend for hire.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and provide coaching and counseling.
• Motivate and engage associates through recognition and team accomplishments.

• Supervise logistics operations—customer service, freight loading/unloading, dispatch, and documentation control.
• Conduct team meetings and recommend process improvements.
• Provide relief coverage when associates are absent.
• Ensure operational compliance and resolve exceptions.
• Complete records and reports timely and accurately.

• Maintain compliance with financial policies (MPG, returns, damages).
• Understand profitability impacts of decisions.
• Manage associates’ hours to minimize overtime and meet productivity targets.

• Align daily activities with the location’s safety strategy.
• Provide safety training, feedback, and guidance.
• Ensure regulatory and company policy compliance.
• Conduct safety observations.

• Meet and exceed customer goals and objectives.
• Communicate Penske’s commitment to customer success.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement.

• Plan assignments for efficient fleet use.
• Ensure associates understand safe equipment operation.
• Coordinate vendor and leasing maintenance.
• Lead other projects as assigned.

• Leadership qualities with strong interpersonal skills.
• Efficient and independent work with strong time management.
• Excellent written and oral communication; active listening.
• Problem‑solving, critical thinking, and independent decision making.
• Drive process improvement and lead change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ownership mindset with sense of urgency.
• High School Diploma or equivalent;
  Bachelor’s preferred.
• Full attendance is essential.
• Willingness to travel, work required schedule, submit background and drug screening.

• Read, communicate verbally and/or in writing.
• Stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, reach; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
• Visual requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception.
• Accommodations provided for disabilities.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Penske Logistics engineers state‑of‑the‑art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market‑leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply‑chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

• Job Category:
  Logistics/Supply Chain
• Job Function:
  Logistics & Supply Chain
• Job Family:
  Operations
• Address: 730 E Trinity Blvd
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US‑TX‑Grand Prairie
• Employer:
  
  Penske Logistics LLC
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