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

Penske • Batavia, IL

25d

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 that daily activities—including driver deliveries, trailer loading and unloading, and customer service—meet customer requirements and company service and cost objectives. The role oversees people, systems, customer needs, equipment, and workforce and equipment scheduling; manages direct-report performance; and may make corrective-action and disciplinary decisions up to the written-warning level. The supervisor also participates in hiring and customer meetings as needed.

The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; hours may vary with business needs. The role supports Class A drivers. The stated salary range is $65,500–$83,500 annually, plus a bi-weekly third-shift differential of $205 ($5,330 annually). The role is eligible for a bonus based on individual and location performance. Penske describes its benefits plan as supporting associates and their families; further information is available at the benefits URL in the posting.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build 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 oral 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 the operation with a sense of urgency.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule and at the specified location.
• Completion of the Penske employment application and submission to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• 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; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise associates and hourly staff to ensure daily operational tasks meet customer requirements and company goals.
• Ensure supervisors and associates are trained, competent, and understand how their work supports customer objectives.
• Communicate specific, measurable performance standards; monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance standards; coach and counsel associates.
• Interview hourly associates and provide hiring recommendations; assist with new associate training.
• Motivate and engage associates by recognizing team accomplishments.
• Supervise customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch, documentation, and procedure control.
• Conduct team meetings and recommend work-method changes to improve dispatch productivity.
• Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates are absent or using time off.
• Maintain working knowledge of site operating systems to support compliance and resolve exceptions.
• Complete required records and reports accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including tracking MPG, returns, and damages; manage associate hours and activities to control overtime and meet productivity targets.
• Align daily management and associate activities with the location safety strategy; provide safety communication, training, feedback, and direction; conduct safety observations; and ensure regulatory and company-policy compliance.
• Understand location-specific customer goals, work to meet or exceed them, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Plan work assignments for effective use of fleet equipment and promote safe, efficient equipment operation.
• Coordinate with vendors on equipment maintenance and with Penske Truck Leasing to complete scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Third-shift differential of $205 bi-weekly ($5,330 annually).
• Bonus eligibility based on individual and location performance.
• Company benefits plan for associates and their families; details are available at https://penske.jobs/benefits/.

What This Job Offers

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