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Penske Logistics · 8 hours ago

Operations Supervisor - Warehouse (Supply Chain/Logistics) Inventory

Marion, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $73K/yr

2+ years exp

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Supervisor to provide leadership at one of their warehousing operations. The role involves supervising logistics operations, ensuring customer requirements are met, and leading a team to achieve operational goals while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

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. 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

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

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

Conduct safety observations

Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily

Ensure the customer knows that we are committed to helping them meet their objectives

Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts

Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of warehouse equipment

Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipment

Work with vendors to ensure equipment is maintained

Other projects and tasks as assigned by the manager

Qualification

Logistics operations supervisionProcess improvementInventory management systemAdvanced computer skillsCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingRelationship building

Required

2 - 4 years related functional experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required

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

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

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience with inventory management system preferred

Benefits

Bonus eligible based on their performance and location performance

Operations Supervisor could earn up to 12% of their base for Max Performance

Company

Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers supply chain solutions. It is a sub-organization of Penske Truck Leasing.

Founded in 1969

Reading, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.penskelogistics.com/

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