Operations Supervisor - 1st Shift Warehouse (Supply Chain/Logistics)

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 Experien