Transportation & Logistics Operations Lead

Penske Logistics; Hopewell Junction (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Hopewell Junction, NY, is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead drivers and front-line staff, ensuring customer requirements are met while aligning with Penske goals. This role oversees daily tasks from loading and unloading to customer service, with a Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm shift.

The position emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and strong collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Must have ability to work efficiently and independently with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written/oral communication skills and the ability to actively listen are required.
• Ability to manage through a problem, think critically, and make decisions independently.
• Ability to drive process improvement and lead change.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
• Must demonstrate ownership and responsibility to run the operation with a sense of urgency.
• 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

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Process improvement

Ownership

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics in Hopewell Junction, NY, is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead drivers and front-line staff, ensuring customer requirements are met while aligning with Penske goals. This role oversees daily tasks from loading and unloading to customer service, with a Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm shift.

The position emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and strong collaboration with internal teams.