Shift Supervisor - Logistics

Penske•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises a small group (6-12) of hourly associates in a cross dock, warehouse, or transportation management operation. Monitors day-to-day operations for compliance to established safety and logistics procedures. Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.

Requirements

Supervises a small group (6-12) of hourly associates in a cross dock, warehouse, or transportation management operation.
Monitors day-to-day operations for compliance to established safety and logistics procedures.

Responsibilities

Communicate daily work assignments to all shift associates.
Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire.
Ensure all associates are treated fairly.
Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work processes to improve customer satisfaction.
Effectively manage deadline pressures while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ensure customer's product is stored or delivered in a timely basis, damage free.
Other projects and tasks as assigned by the manager.
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.
Understand the location safety strategy and how to apply it in the workplace.
Continuously monitor and reinforce safety awareness among all shift associates.
Lead shift safety meetings.
Present a positive, can do attitude to the customer.
Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives.
Determine areas that could benefit from continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure all equipment is in proper working order.
Ensure all maintenance documentation is completed and send to appropriate vendor (PTL, etc.).
Ensure vehicles are properly secured when not in service.