Night Shift Logistics Supervisor

Colorado Psychiatric; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics LLC in Denver is seeking an energetic Operations Supervisor to lead a team of drivers and hourly staff at a single location. You will manage daily tasks, scheduling, and customer service while aligning with safety and cost objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, process improvement, and the ability to coach, communicate, and drive performance. Shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00 pm – 6:00 am with potential peak-season adjustments and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership qualities with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to connect, build rapport and maintain solid relationships with associates, Company leadership, internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives
• Establish and sustain that performance standards are communicated that are specific and measurable
• Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance standards and provide coaching and counseling to associates
• Motivate and engage associates by focusing on team accomplishments and recognition
• Supervise logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control
• Conduct team meetings
• Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch 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 & procedures such as tracking MPG, 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 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
• Conduct safety observations
• Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily
• 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 equipment
• Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipment
• Work with vendors to ensure equipment is maintained
• Work with Penske Truck Leasing to ensure schedule of preventative maintenance is complete
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Change management

Ownership mind-set

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics LLC in Denver is seeking an energetic Operations Supervisor to lead a team of drivers and hourly staff at a single location. You will manage daily tasks, scheduling, and customer service while aligning with safety and cost objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, process improvement, and the ability to coach, communicate, and drive performance. Shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00 pm – 6:00 am with potential peak-season adjustments and travel as needed.