Job Location : Aurora,IL, USA
Do you have a demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and lead change?
Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience and skills to join our team of logistics professionals. We are seeking a candidate to provide leadership at one of our warehousing operations.
The Operations Supervisor provides direction at a single location, leading staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives.
Position Summary:
Distribution Center Supervisors oversee various warehouse operations including collaborating and participating in team building, training new hires, communicating with management on departmental performance, implementing company policies and procedures, working open issues to closure with management input, and maintaining a standard level of employee performance.
Major Responsibilities:
People
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
Shift : The hours are Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm . 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 the peak season, holiday, short staffed, and business needs.
Salary: $60,000-$65,000 In this role, Operations Supervisor will be bonus eligible based on their performance and location performance. Operations Supervisor could earn up to 12% of their base for Max Performance.
Operations
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
Communicate with employees regarding company performance, corporate and warehouse activities, employee benefits, special meetings, and other company related information
Monitor employee attendance and develop techniques to improve employee efficiency in the warehouse to ensure accuracy, quality, and quantity of work
Enforce and adhere to company rules and regulations in order to lead by example and maintain morale within the warehouse
Train, develop, and motivate hourly employees to be productive, accurate, and efficient
Monitor job levels in order to write performance appraisals and communicate with employees regarding performance expectations and their progress in achieving those expectations
Analyze, interpret, and react to computer reports related to productivity, accuracy, amount of work, and efficiency
Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings including providing suggestions and interface with other supervisors in order to summarize weekly activities and upcoming events
Communicate effectively within all departmental supervisory levels
Maintain proper safety and security controls within the facility
Maintain a safe and clean work area, assist with general warehouse cleaning
Must perform other duties as assigned by Supervision
Inspect and verify that all equipment is working properly
High energy level
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
Conduct safety observations
Growth/Customer Experience
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
Fleet/Assets
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
Qualifications:
3 - 4 years leadership experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelors Degree preferred
Previous DC supervisory experience with proven innovative and technical capabilities
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
Experience with inventory management system preferred
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:
-May be required to lift over 50 lbs. up to 75 lbs., requesting assistance if necessary
-Must be able to walk, stand, for at least 8 hours per shift
-Must be able to lift from a floor level utilizing proper lifting technique
-Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions within a typical Warehouse setting, including heat, cold, dust, noise and moving machinery
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain
Job Function: Logistics & Supply Chain
Job Family: Operations
Address: 1000 Bilter Rd
Primary Location: US-IL-Aurora
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2413215