Shift Supervisor - Transportation - Tues to Sat Afternoons

Penske•Blytheville, AR

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Monitors driver associates in a transportation operation. Monitors day-to-day operations for compliance to establish safety and logistics procedures. Shift - Tuesday through Saturday Hours - 2pm to 10pm

Requirements

3-5 years warehouse experience required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Must possess good communication skills as well as organizational and problem solving skills.
Must be able to use CRT, PC, scanners, calculators and related equipment.
Must have SAP knowledge
Strong written/oral communication and organizational skills are required
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
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.

Nice To Haves

2 years supervisory experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
Bachelors Degree preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Working knowledge of MRP and JIT preferred.

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
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 work place
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
Other projects and tasks as assigned by the manager