Senior 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. Operations Supervisor could earn up to 12% of their base for Max 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.

 

Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

 

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

 

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.