Operations Supervisor - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Boulder
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Operations Supervisor - Transportation (Supply
Chain/Logistics)(Job Number: 2225372) 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: Saturday - Wednesday 9:00
AM start time Salary: $63,000 (Position is bonus eligible up to 12%
of base salary) Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps
associates and their families happy, health and secure. To learn
more visit http://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 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 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. 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: 01/04/2023
Keywords: Penske Logistics, Boulder , Operations Supervisor - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics), Professions , Boulder, Colorado
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