Operations Supervisor-Warehouse $5,000 Sign on Bonus (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske•Lawrenceville, GA

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Supervisor to provide leadership at a single warehousing location. The role leads individual contributors and hourly staff to ensure customer requirements are met while achieving company goals and objectives. It provides operational leadership for daily activities such as trailer loading and unloading, cross-docking, and customer service, while meeting service and cost objectives. The supervisor directly oversees most processes, including workforce and equipment scheduling, and makes corrective-action and disciplinary decisions up to the written-warning level. The role participates in hiring and customer meetings as needed. Supervisors are eligible for bonuses based on individual and location performance. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, generally 3:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; hours may vary according to business needs. The position requires working at the specified location and travel as necessary. Penske describes an benefits plan for associates and their families.

Requirements

2–4 years of related functional experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including active listening.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ownership and responsibility in running an operation with a sense of urgency.
Ability to connect with and build relationships with associates and external customers at all levels.
Ability to work efficiently with time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage problems and think and make decisions independently.
Ability to drive process improvement and lead change.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential job function.
Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Completion of a Penske employment application and submission to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with an inventory management system.

Responsibilities

Ensure supervisors and associates are trained and competent, and understand how their work relates to customer business objectives.
Communicate specific, measurable performance standards.
Interview hourly associates and provide hiring recommendations.
Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance standards; coach and counsel associates.
Motivate and engage associates through team accomplishments and recognition.
Supervise customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch, documentation, and procedure control.
Conduct team meetings and assist with training new associates.
Evaluate and recommend changes to work methods to improve warehouse productivity.
Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates are absent or using time off.
Maintain working knowledge of site operating systems to ensure compliance and resolve exceptions.
Complete required records and reports accurately and on time.
Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including inventory accuracy and control, returns, and damages.
Manage associates' working hours and activities to limit overtime and meet or exceed productivity targets.
Align day-to-day management and associate activities with the location safety strategy.
Provide safety communication, training, feedback, and direction; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies; and conduct safety observations.
Work to meet and exceed location-specific customer goals and objectives and communicate commitment to helping customers achieve them.
Identify areas that could benefit from continuous improvement.
Plan work assignments to use warehouse equipment effectively and ensure associates understand its safe and efficient operation.
Work with vendors to ensure equipment is maintained.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the manager.