Operations Supervisor - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske Careers•Swedesboro, NJ

5d•$72,000 - $78,000

About The Position

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. High-level requirements - Looking for a strong Operations Supervisor Transportation leader. Critical thinker, self-motivated with growth mindset. Overseeing cdl class A drivers and equipment. Preferred DOT regulation knowledge, driver, route, and HOS tracking experience, along with ensuring on-time deliveries. Positive coaching techniques, strong communication and engagement skills. Must oversee payroll, dispatch experience, and supervise the cdl drivers/team. Must be a self-starter, interpersonal, professional, and approach as a team player. Time management skills and the ability to foster positive culture and relationships. Team players, with a strong sense of urgency/responsiveness/attention to detail are needed in the ideal fit. The Operations Supervisor provides leadership to leading staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives. -Monday-Friday - 3rd shift - Midnight start -Salary range - $72K- $78K - max 12% performance bonus. 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 people, systems, customer needs, equipment, etc. workforce and equipment scheduling. Responsible for performance management of direct reports. making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level. Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary.

Nice To Haves

DOT regulation knowledge
Driver, route, and HOS tracking experience
Ensuring on-time deliveries
Dispatch experience

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