Warehouse Shift Supervisor: Lead Safety & Efficiency

Penske; Covington Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Covington Township, PA is seeking a supervisor to lead a small shift of hourly associates in a cross dock/warehouse operation. You will assign daily tasks, interview candidates, ensure fair treatment, and maintain safety and productivity metrics.

Responsibilities include process improvement, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and adherence to policies. Strong SAP, MRP/JIT knowledge, and MS Office skills are required; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years warehouse experience required.
• 2 years supervisory experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must possess good communication skills as well as organizational and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to use CRT, PC, scanners, calculators and related equipment.
• Must have SAP knowledge.
• Working knowledge of MRP and JIT 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

• Communicate daily work assignments to all shift associates and interview hourly applicants.
• Provide recommendations for hire and ensure fair treatment of all associates.
• Evaluate and improve work processes to boost customer satisfaction and meet deadlines.
• Ensure customer's product is stored or delivered in a timely basis and damage-free.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the manager.
• Ensure compliance with inventory accuracy and control, returns and damages.
• Manage associates' working hours to minimize overtime and meet productivity targets.
• Understand and apply location safety strategy; reinforce safety awareness and lead safety meetings.
• Present a positive, can-do attitude to the customer and align with location goals and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure equipment is in proper working order and maintenance documents are filed with vendors.
• Travel as necessary; work the required schedule and location; submit to background checks and drug screening.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MRP

JIT

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics in Covington Township, PA is seeking a supervisor to lead a small shift of hourly associates in a cross dock/warehouse operation. You will assign daily tasks, interview candidates, ensure fair treatment, and maintain safety and productivity metrics.

Responsibilities include process improvement, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and adherence to policies. Strong SAP, MRP/JIT knowledge, and MS Office skills are required; bilingual abilities are a plus.