Operations Supervisor - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Olympia
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description: Operations Supervisor - Transportation (Supply
Chain/Logistics)(Job Number: 2210377) 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: Tuesday - Saturday 7:00
AM - 4:00 PM Supporting: 22 Drivers Skills: Past transportation
experience Technical Experience: DOT/ HOS, Fleet management, MS
Office Suites Major Responsibilities: 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 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 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 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 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 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
Requirements 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. 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 Penske is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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