Operations Supervisor - Second Shift Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description: Operations Supervisor - Second Shift
Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)(Job Number: 2211105) 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: 25 Drivers Skills:
Strong people person, good communicator Technical Skills: Microsoft
Excel, Basic computer skills 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.
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