Senior Logistics Lead: Inventory & Fleet Optimization

Penske; Rincon (NM); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Rincon, GA is seeking an Senior Operations Supervisor to lead hourly workforce across daily tasks like driver deliveries, loading/unloading, and cross-docking. You will supervise scheduling, drive performance, and coordinate with multiple sites to optimize private fleet operations.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with WMS systems, and a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost management. Travel between Rincon, GA and Chicago IL may be required.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years related functional experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with WMS systems.
• Strong people skills with the ability to engage, coach, and develop associates and inventory teams.
• Extensive experience managing a large-scale inventory operation, including inventory accuracy, cycle counting, adjustments, root-cause analysis, and inventory controls.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable solutions.
• Ability to navigate operational challenges calmly and effectively without unnecessary stress or escalation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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 align with 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 location-specific customer goals & objectives; ensure the customer knows that Penske is 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

Penske Logistics in Rincon, GA is seeking an Senior Operations Supervisor to lead hourly workforce across daily tasks like driver deliveries, loading/unloading, and cross-docking. You will supervise scheduling, drive performance, and coordinate with multiple sites to optimize private fleet operations.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with WMS systems, and a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost management. Travel between Rincon, GA and Chicago IL may be required.