Transportation Ops Lead - Driver and Logistics

Penske; Decatur, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven Operations Supervisor to lead a team at our US-AL-Decatur location, guiding drivers, coordinating loading/unloading, and ensuring service excellence.

You will oversee daily tasks, scheduling, and documentation, drive process improvements, manage performance, and participate in hiring while maintaining safety and cost objectives.

Join a team that values commitment to customers, innovation, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership qualities with strong interpersonal skills.
• 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.

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 are on time off or absent
• Ensure site operating systems are understood to ensure 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 tracking MPG, returns, damages, etc.
• Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability
• Closely manage associates' working hours and activities to meet productivity targets
• Ensure day-to-day management aligns with location safety strategy
• Provide associates with training, feedback, and direction for safe performance
• Drive continuous improvement focused on meeting customer goals
• Plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet equipment
• Work with hourly associates to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment
• Coordinate with Penske Truck Leasing for preventative maintenance scheduling
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven Operations Supervisor to lead a team at our US-AL-Decatur location, guiding drivers, coordinating loading/unloading, and ensuring service excellence.

You will oversee daily tasks, scheduling, and documentation, drive process improvements, manage performance, and participate in hiring while maintaining safety and cost objectives.

Join a team that values commitment to customers, innovation, and operational excellence.