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Penske Logistics

Senior Operations Supervisor (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske Logistics, Benton, Arkansas, United States, 72019

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Senior Operations Supervisor (Supply Chain/Logistics) 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.

Shift The hours are Monday–Thursday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am. Leadership members are to be present 30 minutes prior to the start of shift and may have to work on off shift as needed. Flexibility required around peak season, holidays, short staffing, and business needs.

Salary $60,400 - $81,400; In this role, Sr. Operations Supervisor will be bonus eligible based on performance and location. Sr. Operations Supervisor could earn up to 12% of their base for Max Performance.

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 metrics and provide counseling and/or recognition 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 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.

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 align 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 and objectives. Ensure the customer knows that we are committed to helping them meet their objectives. Identify 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

Benefits Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Qualifications

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 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 25 lbs/12 kg.

Specific vision abilities required 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 engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain

Job Function: Logistics & Supply Chain

Job Family: Operations

Address: 13101 Highway 70

Primary Location: US-AR-North Little Rock

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2511923

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