Operations Supervisor - Warehouse - Bilingual - 2nd Shift (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske•Lawrenceville, GA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience and skills to join our team of logistics professionals. We are seeking a candidate to provide leadership at one of our warehousing operations. The Operations Supervisor provides direction at a single location, leading staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives.

Requirements

2 - 4 years related functional experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Strong written/oral communication skills and the ability to actively listen are required
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
Must demonstrate ownership & responsibility to run the operation with a sense of urgency
Must have ability to connect and build rapport/relationships with associates and external customers at all levels
Must have ability to work efficiently with time management and organizational skills
Ability to manage through a problem and think and make decisions independently
Ability to drive process improvement and lead change
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
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience with inventory management system preferred

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 warehouse 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 and procedures such as, inventory accuracy and control, 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 in alignment 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 warehouse equipment
Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipment
Work with vendors to ensure equipment is maintained