Operations Supervisor - Second Shift, Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 28, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
Operations Supervisor - Second Shift, Transportation (Supply
Chain/Logistics) ( Job Number: 2302953 ) 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 2:00 PM -
12:00 AM Supporting: 30+ Drivers Salary: $58-62,000 - Position is
bonus eligible up to 12% of the base salary 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 dispatch
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 & procedures
such as tracking MPG, 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 aligned 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 fleet
equipment • Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand
safe and efficient operation of equipment • Work with vendors to
ensure equipment is maintained • Work with Penske Truck Leasing to
ensure schedule of preventative maintenance is complete • Other
projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor • 2 - 4 years related
functional experience • High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred • Must have ability to connect and
build rapport and relationships with associates and external
customers at all levels • Must have ability to work efficiently
with time management and organizational skills • Strong
written/oral communication skills and the ability to actively
listen are required • Ability to manage through a problem and
think and make decisions independently • Ability to drive process
improvement and lead change • Advanced computer skills including
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required • Must
demonstrate ownership & responsibility to run the operation with a
sense of urgency • DOT and dispatching experience preferred for
dedicated contract carriage • Regular, predictable, full attendance
is an essential function of the job • Willingness to travel as
necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific
location required, complete Penske employment application, submit
to a background investigation (to include past employment,
education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
Physical 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 an Equal
Opportunity Employer. About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in
North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics
provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading
companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through
its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing
and freight management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn
more. Date posted: 05/20/2023
Keywords: Penske Logistics, Newark , Operations Supervisor - Second Shift, Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics), Professions , Newark, Ohio
Click
here to apply!
|