Operations Manager - Transportation
Operations Manager - Transportation
Posted on :
08-05-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 67600 - 91200
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
08-05-2025
Job Description
Description
Qualifications
Are you an energetic and teamoriented 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.
Schedule:1st Shift Monday to Friday Flexibility based on the business needs
Salary: $67600 to $91200 performance bonus 30% max.
Benefits:Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy healthy and secure. To learn more visit
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 twoway 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 groups 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 startup and renewal
Build a strong working relationship with local PTL district and other equipment vendors
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Qualifications:
4 6 years related functional experience.
3 years managerial or supervisory experience with DOT regulated positions required
High School degree or equivalent required
Bachelors 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 followup 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 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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