Operations Supervisor - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

Responsible for all operational activity including order entry, load planning, and load monitoring. Supervises salary associates, and is responsible for performance management. Actively involved in the hiring process as well as customer interactions. In this role, Operations Supervisors will be bonus eligible based on their performance and location performance. Operations Supervisor could earn up to 12% of their base for Max Performance. Opportunity Details: Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday - Hours: 8:00PM - 6:00AM until work is complete (Hours vary depending on business needs) Experience: Transportation management background, strong communicator, goal oriented, detail oriented, demonstrated leadership skills. Supporting warehouse associates. Salary: $56,200 - $74,500 + shift differential $255.00 per pay period + Position is bonus eligible up to 12% of the base salary performance based Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/ About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain 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.

Requirements

Transportation management background
Strong communicator
Goal oriented
Detail oriented
Demonstrated leadership skills
Supporting warehouse associates

Responsibilities

Lead team of salaried employees (includes: performance review, corrective action, and goal setting)
Provide detailed instruction to various personnel via email and phone
Act as first level escalation for customer inquires
Assist in new customer implementations
Prioritize time sensitive situations
Work with team in scheduling deliveries to receivers and providing excellent customer service
Ensuring customer’s KPI’s are hit on a daily and weekly basis
Track shipments to ensure on time delivery is met
Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
Analyze process data and work on continuous improvements
Identifying cost savings opportunities for the customer
Ensuring all business needs are covered including when there are vacations, illness, etc.
Other projects as assigned by the manager