Operations Supervisor - Night Shift Differential - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske • Faribault, MN

2h • $61,530 - $79,830

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead staff at a single transportation and logistics location. The supervisor provides operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly employees, ensuring daily activities—including driver deliveries, trailer loading and unloading, and customer service—meet customer requirements and company service and cost objectives. The role directly oversees people, systems, customer needs, equipment, workforce and equipment scheduling, and the performance management of direct reports. The supervisor may make corrective-action and disciplinary decisions up to the written-warning level, participate in hiring, and attend customer meetings as needed.

The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The role supports Class A drivers. Transportation experience is preferred but not required; demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills are important. The listed salary range is $56,200–$74,500, with performance-based bonus eligibility of up to 12% of base salary and a biweekly third-shift differential of $205.

Penske Logistics provides transportation, warehousing, and supply-chain management solutions to companies operating across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with associates, company leadership, and internal and external customers.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently, with strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and active-listening ability.
• Ability to manage problems, think critically, and make independent decisions.
• Ability to drive process improvement and lead change.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ownership and responsibility to run operations with a sense of urgency.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule and location.
• Completion of the Penske employment application and submission to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening are required.
• Ability to read, communicate verbally and in writing, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg).
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Transportation experience is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise hourly staff and direct reports, ensuring employees are trained, competent, and understand how their work supports customer objectives.
• Communicate specific, measurable performance standards; monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance measures; and provide coaching and counseling.
• Interview hourly associates and recommend candidates for hire; motivate and engage employees through team accomplishments and recognition.
• Supervise customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch, documentation, and procedure control.
• Conduct team meetings, assist with training new associates, and recommend work-method changes to improve dispatch productivity.
• Provide operational coverage when associates are absent or taking time off.
• Maintain working knowledge of site operating systems to ensure compliance and resolve exceptions; complete records and reports accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including tracking MPG, returns, and damages; manage associates’ hours and activities to control overtime and meet productivity targets.
• Align daily management and associate activities with the location’s safety strategy; provide safety communication, training, feedback, and direction; conduct safety observations; and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Understand location-specific customer goals, work to meet or exceed expectations, and communicate the company’s commitment to customer objectives.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Plan work assignments for effective fleet-equipment use and ensure associates understand safe and efficient equipment operation.
• Coordinate with vendors on equipment maintenance and with Penske Truck Leasing to ensure preventive maintenance is scheduled and completed.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus eligibility of up to 12% of base salary at maximum performance.
• Biweekly third-shift differential of $205.
• Company benefits plan for associates and their families; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED