Senior Operations Supervisor-Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $72,650.00 - $94,200.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
bonus eligibility
Employee wellness programs
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Penske Logistics is a global leader in providing innovative transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions. With a presence spanning North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Penske is committed to driving powerful business results for market-leading companies. Through advanced technology and a highly skilled workforce, the company focuses on increasing supply chain visibility and reducing costs, helping businesses move forward efficiently and effectively. Penske Logistics offers a dynamic work environment that values operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and leadership development, making it an employer of choice in the logistics and supply chain industry.
This position, Senior Operations Supervisor, is a critical leadership role within Penske Logistics. The person in this role will provide operational leadership to individual contributors and the hourly workforce to ensure all daily tasks and activities, such as driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking, and customer service operations, are executed consistently in line with the company's service and cost objectives. This role requires supervising workforce and equipment scheduling, taking corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to the written warning level, participating in the hiring process, and actively engaging in customer meetings as needed. The Senior Operations Supervisor will review truck runs considering account locations, volume, costs, customer requirements, and private fleet utilization to optimize logistics efficiency. They will also assess daily orders for additional private fleet opportunities based on operational needs.
The schedule for this role is Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with hours potentially varying depending on business needs. Candidates with transportation management experience, strong communication skills, goal-oriented and detail-focused mindsets, and demonstrated leadership capabilities are sought. Supporting class A drivers will be a key part of the responsibilities.
The salary range for this role is between $72,650 and $94,200, with bonus eligibility tied to individual and location performance, making this a rewarding opportunity for experienced logistics leaders. Penske provides an excellent benefits plan designed to keep associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about the benefits plan on Penske’s official website.
The Senior Operations Supervisor plays a pivotal role in multiple aspects of operations, including people management, logistics operations, financial oversight, safety compliance, customer experience improvement, and fleet and asset utilization. This position is vital in ensuring operational goals are met efficiently while fostering a positive, safe, and productive work environment. The role involves substantial interaction with associates, customers, and senior management, highlighting the importance of strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the success of operations within a leading logistics company committed to excellence and growth.
This position, Senior Operations Supervisor, is a critical leadership role within Penske Logistics. The person in this role will provide operational leadership to individual contributors and the hourly workforce to ensure all daily tasks and activities, such as driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking, and customer service operations, are executed consistently in line with the company's service and cost objectives. This role requires supervising workforce and equipment scheduling, taking corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to the written warning level, participating in the hiring process, and actively engaging in customer meetings as needed. The Senior Operations Supervisor will review truck runs considering account locations, volume, costs, customer requirements, and private fleet utilization to optimize logistics efficiency. They will also assess daily orders for additional private fleet opportunities based on operational needs.
The schedule for this role is Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with hours potentially varying depending on business needs. Candidates with transportation management experience, strong communication skills, goal-oriented and detail-focused mindsets, and demonstrated leadership capabilities are sought. Supporting class A drivers will be a key part of the responsibilities.
The salary range for this role is between $72,650 and $94,200, with bonus eligibility tied to individual and location performance, making this a rewarding opportunity for experienced logistics leaders. Penske provides an excellent benefits plan designed to keep associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about the benefits plan on Penske’s official website.
The Senior Operations Supervisor plays a pivotal role in multiple aspects of operations, including people management, logistics operations, financial oversight, safety compliance, customer experience improvement, and fleet and asset utilization. This position is vital in ensuring operational goals are met efficiently while fostering a positive, safe, and productive work environment. The role involves substantial interaction with associates, customers, and senior management, highlighting the importance of strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the success of operations within a leading logistics company committed to excellence and growth.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 - 4 years related functional experience
- Strong written/oral communication skills
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Regular, predictable, full attendance
- Willingness to travel as necessary
- Ability to work the required schedule and at the specific location
- Completion of Penske employment application
- Submission to background investigation including past employment, education and criminal history
- Drug screening required
Job Qualifications
- 2 - 4 years related functional experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelors degree preferred
- 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
- Ability to work the required schedule and at the specific location
- Completion of Penske employment application
- Successful completion of background investigation including past employment, education and criminal history
- Successful drug screening
Job Duties
- Communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable
- Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire
- Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance markers and provide counseling and/or recognition to associates as needed
- Supervise logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control
- Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch/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 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 meet or exceed productivity targets
- Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are aligned 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
- Understand location-specific customer goals and objectives
- Ensure the customer knows 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 fleet/warehouse equipment
- Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipment
- Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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