• Transportation Support Services Supervisor

    Penske (Reading, PA)


    Position Summary:

    Responsible for the daily shift operations of the Transportation Support Services (TSS) call center. Ensure department is staffed adequately to business demands. Resolve any issues that impact daily operations and ensure that team meets established department goals.

     

    **Schedule:** This position supports a 24/7 operation and flexibility to work weekends and holidays are required.

    Additional Benefits:

    • Paid Time Off

    • Medical Insurance

    • Dental Insurance

    • Vision Insurance

    • Life Insurance

    • 401K

    • Associate Referral Program

    • Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

    Major Responsibilities:

    -Monitor team productivity and performance.

     

    -Ensure proper staffing requirements are met daily for TSS.

     

    -Keep team motivated to achieve department goals and targets.

     

    -Provide follow up to internal and external customer requests through email and by phone.

     

    -Coach coordinators/assist in resolving escalated customer service issues.

     

    -All aspects of performance management for coordinators: to include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and corrective counseling.

     

    -Work on department initiatives, implement innovative methods, ideas, and programs to improve team performance, increase customer satisfaction, and meet department goals.

     

    -Other projects as assigned by the manager

     

    Qualifications for Internal Candidates

    Qualifications:

    -2-4 years related functional experience, such as Logistics, Operations, Driver supervision, customer service, or call center

     

    -High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

     

    -Must have ability to connect and build rapport and relationships with associates and external customers at all levels

     

    -Must have ability to work efficiently with time management and organizational skills

     

    -Strong written/oral communication skills and the ability to actively listen are required

     

    -Ability to manage through a problem and think and make decisions independently

     

    -Ability to drive process improvement and lead change

     

    -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 (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 Penske Logistics

     

    Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.

     

    Job Category: Operations Management

     

    Job Family: Operations

     

    Address: 100 Kachel Boulevard

     

    Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

     

    Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

     

    Req ID: 2505366