Senior Logistics Operations Lead (Bonus Eligible)

Penske; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a team of hourly staff and guide daily tasks such as driver deliveries, loading/unloading, and cross docking at our Plainfield site. You will monitor performance, enforce schedules, and participate in hiring and safety initiatives.

In this role, a Senior Operations Supervisor may be eligible for bonuses based on performance and location.

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 (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Strong written/oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a team of hourly staff and guide daily tasks such as driver deliveries, loading/unloading, and cross docking at our Plainfield site. You will monitor performance, enforce schedules, and participate in hiring and safety initiatives.

In this role, a Senior Operations Supervisor may be eligible for bonuses based on performance and location.