Senior Operations Supervisor - Warehouse

Penske Logistics; Windsor; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Windsor, Ontario is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead hourly staff, coordinate driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer service, in line with cost objectives.

The role includes supervising processes, scheduling workforce and equipment, involvement in hiring, and reviewing truck runs for site accounts and private fleet utilization. Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm; salary CAD 72,650–94,200 with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelors degree is preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Communicate performance standards and interview hourly associates.
• Monitor attendance and productivity and provide coaching.
• Supervise logistics operations including dispatch and documentation.
• Evaluate work methods to improve dispatch/warehouse productivity.
• Assist in training new associates and provide relief coverage.
• Ensure records and reports are complete and timely.
• Manage overtime to meet productivity targets.
• Ensure safety alignment with location strategy and policies.
• Support customer goals and continuous improvement efforts.
• Plan fleet/warehouse use and ensure safe equipment operation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attendance

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

Provide operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Supervises most processes directly including workforce and equipment scheduling. Responsible for making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level. Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary. Reviews truck runs based on location of accounts, volume, costs, customer requirements and private fleet utilization. Review daily orders for additional private fleet opportunities based on above requirements.

Position Summary

Provide operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Supervises most processes directly including workforce and equipment scheduling. Responsible for making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level. Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary. Reviews truck runs based on location of accounts, volume, costs, customer requirements and private fleet utilization. Review daily orders for additional private fleet opportunities based on above requirements.

Shift

This position supports a Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm shift - Must be flexible to support the business as required.

Salary

72,650 - $94,200. In this role, Senior Operations Supervisor, will be bonus eligible based on their performance and location performance.

Major 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 and 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 from the shift, Have a thorough working knowledge of the site's operating systems in order 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 to meet or exceed productivity targets.

Safety

• Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are in alignment 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 & 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 safe and efficient operation of equipment.

Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

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, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete a Penske employment application, submit to a reference verification (to include past employment and education) are required

Physical Requirements

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Penske is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight 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. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain

Job Function: Logistics & Supply Chain

Job Family: Operations

Address: 1000 Henry Ford Drive

Primary Location: CA-ON-Windsor

Employer: Penske Logistics Canada Ltd.