Warehouse Ops Supervisor: Lead Change & Efficiency

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

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Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Supervisor to provide leadership at a warehousing operation in Avondale, AZ. You will direct hourly staff, manage daily tasks, and ensure customer requirements align with cost objectives.

Key responsibilities include training, performance management, interviewing for hires, and ensuring safety and compliance across shifts. Salary is in the range shown with bonus eligibility based on performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and lead change.
• Experience with inventory management systems preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

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/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 use time off or are absent.
• 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 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.
• Conduct safety observations.
• Understand location-specific customer goals and objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily.
• Ensure the customer knows Penske is committed to helping them meet their objectives.
• Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Plan work assignments to ensure effective use of warehouse equipment.
• Work with hourly associates to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Work with vendors to ensure equipment is maintained.

Skills

Strong written/oral communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Ownership & responsibility

Lead change and process improvement

Inventory management system experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Supervisor to provide leadership at a warehousing operation in Avondale, AZ. You will direct hourly staff, manage daily tasks, and ensure customer requirements align with cost objectives.

Key responsibilities include training, performance management, interviewing for hires, and ensuring safety and compliance across shifts. Salary is in the range shown with bonus eligibility based on performance.