Senior Operations Supervisor-Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Senior Operations Supervisor‑Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics) Description 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. Supervise 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. Opportunity Details Schedule : Monday – Friday Hours : 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Hours vary depending on business needs) Experience : Transportation management background, strong communicator, goal oriented, detail oriented, demonstrated leadership skills. Supporting Class A drivers. Salary : $72,650 – $94,200 + bonus eligibility based on performance and location performance. Benefits : Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. Learn more at 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. 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 are absent. Have thorough knowledge of the site's operating systems to ensure 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 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 & 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. Qualifications 2–4 years related functional experience. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Strong written/oral communication and organizational skills 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 (including 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. Assist reading, verbal and written communication, remembering and analyzing certain information and instructions. Perform standing, walking, sitting; use hands to touch, handle, feel, reach; lift or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg) occasionally. Ocular requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 Location: Sacramento, California, United States (on‑site) Address: 4040 Vista Park Court #30 Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2606788 #J-18808-Ljbffr North American Transportation Management Institute