Evening Logistics Operations Lead (Bonus Eligible)

Penske Logistics; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics in North Little Rock, AR seeks an a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead the hourly workforce and oversee daily tasks from driver deliveries to cross-docking, aligned with cost objectives. You will supervise scheduling, disciplinary actions, and staffing decisions, ensuring efficient operations and strong customer service.

The role involves coordinating with location accounts, reviewing truck runs, and identifying private fleet opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years related functional experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s 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 Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable, Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire, Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance markers.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics in North Little Rock, AR seeks an a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead the hourly workforce and oversee daily tasks from driver deliveries to cross-docking, aligned with cost objectives. You will supervise scheduling, disciplinary actions, and staffing decisions, ensuring efficient operations and strong customer service.

The role involves coordinating with location accounts, reviewing truck runs, and identifying private fleet opportunities.