Operations Supervisor - Warehouse; Supply Chain​/Logistics

Position: Operations Supervisor - Warehouse (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Do you have a demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and lead change?

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience and skills
 to join our team of logistics professionals. We are seeking a candidate to
 provide leadership at one of our warehousing operations.

The Operations Supervisor provides direction at a single location, leading staff
 to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and
 objectives.

In this role, Operations Supervisors will be bonus eligible based on their
 performance and location performance.

Position Summary:

Provide operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce
 to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including,
 loading/unloading of trailers, cross-docking, and customer service operations in
 a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives.  Supervise most
 processes directly including workforce and equipment scheduling. Responsible for
 making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level.
 Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary.
  
 Salary: $70,304 - $83,600;
In this role, Operations Supervisors will be bonus
 eligible based on their performance and location performance

Shift: The hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 pm - 3:30 pm or until finished .
 Leadership members are to be present 30 minutes prior to the start of shift and
 may have to work on off shift as needed. Flexibility required around the peak
 season, holiday, short staffed, and business needs.

 Benefits:
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy,
 healthy and secure. To learn more visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Major Responsibilities:
  
 People
 
• Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and
 competent and  understand how their work relates to the customers' business
 objectives
 
• Establish and sustain that performance standards are communicated that are
 specific and measurable
 
• Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire
 
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance standards and provide
 coaching and counseling to associates
 
• Motivate and engage associates by focusing on team accomplishments and
 recognition

Operations
 
• Supervise logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and
 unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control
 
• Conduct team meetings
 
• Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase
 productivity of warehouse operations. Assist in new associate training
 
• Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize
 time-off or are absent from the shift
 
• Have a thorough working knowledge of the site's operating systems in order to
 ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution
 
• Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion

Finance
 
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures such as, inventory
 accuracy and control, returns, damages, etc.
 
• Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability
 
• Closely manage associates' working hours and activities to minimize overtime
 and to meet or exceed productivity targets

Safety
 
• Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are in alignment with
 the location safety strategy
 
• Provide associates with communication, training, feedback, and direction to
 ensure safe performance
 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies
 and procedures
 
• Conduct safety observations

Growth/Customer Experience
 
• Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet
 and exceed these expectations daily
 
• Ensure the customer knows that we are committed to helping them meet their
 objectives
 
• Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts

Fleet/Assets
 
• Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of warehouse equipment
 
• Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient
 operation of equipment
 
• Work with vendors to ensure equipment is maintained
 
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the manager

About Penske Logistics
 Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and
 supply chain 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.