Operations Manager- Transportation; Supply Chain​/Logistics

Position: Operations Manager- Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Are you an energetic and team-oriented leader focused on commitment to customers, dedication to excellence and innovation?

Do you have a proven record of leadership excellence and a history of leading teams to consistently exceed established goals in dynamic operational environments?

Do you have a proven ability to recruit, train, develop, communicate with and retain team members?

Do you have a demonstrated ability to develop forward looking plans and turn those plans into successful execution?

Do you have a proven ability to effectively manage financial resources?

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience and skills to join our team of transportation and logistics professionals. We are seeking a candidate to supervise drivers at one of our locations.

The Operations Manager provides leadership to leading staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives.

Position Summary:

Lead teams in a dynamic operational environment, to consistently exceed established goals, demonstrate a commitment to customers and a dedication to excellence and innovation. Develop forward looking plans and turn those plans into successful execution. Effectively manage resources to achieve operational excellence and meet or exceed the site financial operating plan. Implement and maintain an incident free safety culture at the operation.

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 we recruit, hire, train, develop and retain quality associates.

Establish and sustain effective, two-way communication that informs and motivates as well as recognizes excellence among team members

Establish and sustain strong and effective relationships with associates, the customer, and supporting departments

Operations

Meet or exceed all customer key performance metrics and objectives

Interact daily with local customer to ensure existing and emerging customer needs are understood

Lead team to identify operational improvements in areas such as route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls, and trailer loading

Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices, leverage resources/assets, etc.

Finance Develop and execute annual financial and operating plan

Lead the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the Business Plan targets

Identify issues with the operating metrics and P&L and make required adjustments in a timely manner

Ensure customer billings and associate payroll are prepared timely and accurately, the payables and intercompany charges are valid and correct, and all other activities are accurately reflected in the P&L.Safety Lead a culture of safety through personal example

Develop, execute, and assess continuous improvement plan to reduce accident and injury frequency

Ensure each associate understands their individual role and responsibilities, as well as the group's role and responsibilities required to achieve and maintain a safe work place

Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions, work processes, and behaviors

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, company policies and procedures

Coach through safety observations

Growth/Customer Experience Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge the status quo Execute a process to track and record value delivered to the customer

Identify and seize profitable business opportunities for the customer and Penske Utilize available metrics to monitor and maximize customer efficiencies and achieve cost savings.

Fleet/Assets Lead effort to improve fleet/equipment utilization, maintenance availability and fuel efficiency

Contribute to equipment specification at time of start-up and renewal

Build a strong working relationship with local PTL district and other equipment vendors

Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

4 - 6 years related functional experience.
3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with DOT regulated positions required

High School degree or equivalent required

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint required

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 with follow-up and follow through

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

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute annual financial operating plan Ability to drive process improvement and lead change

Must demonstrate ownership & responsibility for running the operation with a sense of urgency

Strong written/oral communication including the ability to present in front of others, and demonstrate active listening skills are required

Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential…