Job Description :
Are you an energetic and team-oriented leader focused on commitment to customers, dedication to excellence and innovation?
Do you have a proven ability to supervise processes as well as activities and tasks?
Do have a demonstrated ability and desire to succeed, grow, learn, and apply new skills?
Do you have a proven record to motivate, engage, coach, and communicate with team members?
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 transportation and logistics professionals. We are seeking a candidate to supervise drivers at one of our locations.
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 driver deliveries, loading / unloading of trailers, and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Supervises 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.
Schedule : Monday - Friday 6 : 00PM Start (Hours vary depending on business needs)
Salary : $60,000 - 68,000 - Position is bonus eligible up to 12% of the base salary
Benefits : Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit
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 controlConduct team meetingsEvaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch operations. Assist in new associate trainingProvide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize time-off or are absent from the shiftHave a thorough working knowledge of the site's operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolutionComplete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashionFinance
Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures such as tracking MPG, returns, damages, etc.Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitabilityClosely manage associates' working hours and activities to minimize overtime and to meet or exceed productivity targetsSafety
Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are aligned with the location safety strategyProvide associates with communication, training, feedback, and direction to ensure safe performanceEnsure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and proceduresConduct safety observationsGrowth / Customer Experience
Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations dailyEnsure the customer knows that we are committed to helping them meet their objectivesDetermine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement effortsFleet / Assets
Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet equipmentWork with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipmentWork with vendors to ensure equipment is maintainedWork with Penske Truck Leasing to ensure schedule of preventative maintenance is completeOther projects and tasks as assigned by supervisorQualifications :
2 - 4 years related functional experienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredBachelor's Degree preferredMust have ability to connect and build rapport and relationships with associates and external customers at all levelsMust have ability to work efficiently with time management and organizational skillsStrong written / oral communication skills and the ability to actively listen are requiredAbility to manage through a problem and think and make decisions independentlyAbility to drive process improvement and lead changeAdvanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint requiredMust demonstrate ownership & responsibility to run the operation with a sense of urgencyDOT and dispatching experience preferred for dedicated contract carriageRegular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the jobWillingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete a Penske employment application, submit to a reference verification (to include past employment and education) are requiredPhysical Requirements :
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The associate will be required to : read; communicate verbally and / or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to 25lbs / 12kg.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Penske is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
About Penske Logistics
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 : 1025 Columbia Road Suite 190
Primary Location : US-IN-Plainfield
Employer : Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID : 2415585
Salary : $60,000 - $68,000
