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Operations Supervisor Warehouse Afternoon Shift
Job Location:
Job Location:
Marion, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
9 August 2026 (6 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
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.
In this role Operations Supervisors will be bonus eligible based on their performance and location performance.
Shift: Monday through Friday 2:45 PM -10:45 PM. Flexibility required around the peak season holiday short staffed and business needs.
Salary:$56200K-$74500K; In this role the Operations Supervisor is bonus eligible based on individual and location performance.
Benefits:Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy healthy and secure. To learn more visit
Position Summary:
Provide operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including 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.
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
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 sites operating systems in order to ensure operational 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 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
Qualifications:
2 - 4 years related functional experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelors Degree preferred
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:
- 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.
- The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job the associate may be required to stand walk and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch handle and feel and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Company
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headqu ... View more
