Senior Operations Supervisor - Transportation

Penske Transportation Solutions; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

People : - Communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable. Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire. Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance markers; provide counseling and/or recognition to associates as needed.

Operations : - 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. 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.

Finance : - 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.

Safety : - Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities align 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.

Growth / Customer Experience : - Understand the location-specific customer goals and objectives. Ensure the customer knows that we are committed to helping them meet their objectives. Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts.

Fleet / Assets : - Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/warehouse equipment. Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand the safe and efficient operation of equipment.

Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.