Warehouse Operations Supervisor — Lead Team & Process Improvement

Penske Logistics; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader to join our warehousing operations as an Operations Supervisor. You will provide direction to staff, oversee loading/unloading, cross-docking and customer service, and ensure alignment with Penske goals and cost objectives.

Responsibilities include hiring involvement, coaching, and ensuring compliance with safety and process standards while maintaining productivity and quality at a single location in North Las Vegas.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years related functional experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Strong written/oral communication skills and the ability to actively listen are required.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
• Must demonstrate ownership & responsibility to run the operation with a sense of urgency.
• Must have ability to connect and build rapport/relationships with associates and external customers at all levels.
• Must have ability to work efficiently with time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage through a problem and think and make decisions independently.
• Ability to drive process improvement and lead change.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives.
• Establish and sustain that performance standards are communicated that are specific and measurable.
• Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance standards and provide coaching and counseling to associates.
• Motivate and engage associates by focusing on team accomplishments and recognition.
• 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 warehouse operations.
• 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

Team motivation

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader to join our warehousing operations as an Operations Supervisor. You will provide direction to staff, oversee loading/unloading, cross-docking and customer service, and ensure alignment with Penske goals and cost objectives.

Responsibilities include hiring involvement, coaching, and ensuring compliance with safety and process standards while maintaining productivity and quality at a single location in North Las Vegas.