Senior Operations Supervisor (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Lorain
Posted on: May 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Senior Operations Supervisor (Supply Chain/Logistics) ( Job
Number: 2309630 ) Position Summary: Provide operational leadership
to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the
execution of daily tasks and activities including driver
deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and
customer service operations in a manner consistent with company
services and cost objectives. Supervises most processes directly
including workforce and equipment scheduling. Responsible for
making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written
warning level. Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings
as necessary. Reviews truck runs based on location of accounts,
volume, costs, customer requirements and private fleet utilization.
Review daily orders for additional private fleet opportunities
based on above requirements. Major Responsibilities: People:
-Communicate performance standards that are specific and
measurable, Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations
for hire, Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance
markers and provide counseling and/or recognition to associates as
needed. Operations: -Supervise logistics operations including
customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and
proper documentation and procedure control, Evaluate and recommend
changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of
dispatch/warehouse 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. Finance: -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 to meet or exceed productivity
targets. Safety: -Ensure day-to-day management and associate
activities are in alignment with the 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 and procedures.
Growth / Customer Experience: -Understand the location-specific
customer goals & objectives, Ensure the customer knows that we are
committed to helping them meet their objectives, Determine areas
that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts.
Fleet/Assets: -Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective
use of fleet/warehouse equipment, Work with hourly associates to
ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipment.
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor -2 - 4 years
related functional experience -High School Diploma or equivalent
required -Bachelors Degree 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. Physical Requirements: -The
physical and mental demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read;
communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze
certain information; and remember and understand certain
instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this
job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The
associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and
feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able
to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske
Logistics Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske
Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America,
Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management
and logistics services to leading companies around the world.
Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and
execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management.
Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more. Date posted:
05/17/2023
Keywords: Penske Logistics, Lorain , Senior Operations Supervisor (Supply Chain/Logistics), Professions , Lorain, Ohio
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