Operations Supervisor - Warehouse (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske Logistics; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 30,404 - 83,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a team in a dynamic distribution environment, driving performance to meet customer goals and financial targets.

You will oversee recruitment, training, and development while ensuring safety and process improvements across operations, finance, and fleet assets. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and Daily engagement with customers to deliver excellence.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years related functional experience.
• 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with supervising warehouse associates in distribution center management.
• High school degree or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to develop and retain talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supervisors and associates to achieve customer objectives and KPIs.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop and retain quality associates; establish effective communication.
• Meet or exceed customer KPIs; interact daily with local customers to identify needs.
• Develop and execute annual financial and operating plans; manage P&L.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment & Development

Communication

Financial Acumen

Team Building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an energetic and team‑oriented leader focused on commitment to customers, dedication to excellence and innovation?

Do you have a proven record of leadership excellence and a history of leading teams to consistently exceed established goals in dynamic operational environments?

Do you have a proven ability to recruit, train, develop, communicate with and retain team members?

Do you have a demonstrated ability to develop forward‑looking plans and turn those plans into successful execution?

Do you have a proven ability to effectively manage financial resources?

Position Summary

Lead teams in a dynamic operational environment to consistently exceed established goals, demonstrating a commitment to customers and a dedication to excellence and innovation. Develop forward‑looking plans and turn those plans into successful execution. Effectively manage resources to achieve operational excellence and meet or exceed the site financial operating plan. Implement and maintain an incident‑free safety culture at the operation.

Shift and Compensation

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 pm – 2:30 am. Leadership members are to be present 30 minutes prior to the start of shift and may have to work on off shift as needed. Flexibility required around the peak season, holiday, short staff, and business needs.

Salary: $70,304 – $83,600; in this role, Operations Supervisor will be bonus eligible based on performance and location performance.

Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Major Responsibilities

People

• Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customer's business objectives
• Recruit, hire, train, develop and retain quality associates
• Establish effective, two‑way communication that informs and motivates as well as recognizes excellence among team members
• Maintain strong and effective relationships with associates, the customer, and supporting departments

Operations

• Meet or exceed all customer key performance metrics and objectives
• Interact daily with local customers to ensure existing and emerging customer needs are understood
• Lead team to identify operational improvements in areas such as inventory accuracy and warehouse operations
• Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices, leverage resources/assets, etc.

Finance

• Develop and execute annual financial and operating plan
• Lead the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the business plan targets
• Identify issues with operating metrics and P&L and make required adjustments in a timely manner
• Ensure customer billings and associate payroll are prepared timely and accurately; payables and intercompany charges are valid and correct; all other activities are accurately reflected in the P&L

Safety

• Lead a culture of safety through personal example
• Develop, execute, and assess a continuous improvement plan to reduce accident and injury frequency
• Ensure each associate understands their role and responsibilities, as well as the group's role required to maintain a safe workplace
• Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions, work processes, and behaviors
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures
• Coach through safety observations

Growth/Customer Experience

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Execute a process to track and record value delivered to the customer
• Identify and seize profitable business opportunities for the customer and Penske
• Utilize available metrics to monitor and maximize customer efficiencies and achieve cost savings

Fleet/Assets

• Lead effort to improve fleet/equipment utilization, maintenance availability and fuel efficiency
• Contribute to equipment specification at time of start‑up and renewal
• Build a strong working relationship with local PTL district and other equipment vendors
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• 4–6 years related functional experience
• 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with supervising warehouse associates in distribution center management required
• High school degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint required
• Ability to connect and build rapport and relationships with associates and external customers at all levels
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills with follow‑up and follow‑through
• Ability to manage through problems and think and make decisions independently
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute annual financial operating plan
• Ability to drive process improvement and lead change
• Must demonstrate ownership and responsibility for running the operation with a sense of urgency
• Strong written and oral communication, including the ability to present in front of others, and active listening skills 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 background investigation (including past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required

Physical Requirements

• Read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze information; recall and understand instructions or guidelines.
• Perform tasks that may require standing, walking, sitting, using hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Lifting and/or moving up to 25 lbs (12 kg) occasionally.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.