General Manager (Logistics Operations-Transportation)

Penske•Naperville, IL

3d•$125,000 - $172,000

About The Position

Position Summary: This General Manager will have overall responsibility for multiple customers with multiple locations delivering food, cardboard, and auto parts. Primary objective is to ensure each field location is operating efficiently within Penske’s contractual commitments. Ensure continued viability of business by building confidence in our operations capacity. Pursue vertical growth opportunities through both local customer interaction and internal customer experience teams. Total of 341 non-exempt associates and 31 exempt associates across 11 accounts with 3 being direct reports. - Work Schedule: Monday -Friday – Day (Flexibility - based on the business needs) - Salary range – $125,000 - $172,000K – performance bonus – 40% max -Travel - 45-50% travel

Requirements

12 - 15 years related logistics experience required
10 years managerial experience, including multi-site, final mile, heavy P&L responsibility required
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Degree will be required for advancement.
Customer Relationship management, including demonstrated sales success with existing business required
Project Management, including operations start-up and/or closedown experience preferred
Engineering and IT awareness, including supply chain modeling, use of routing, Transportation Management and Warehouse Management applications preferred
Multiple Supply Chain Service Line experience (Transportation, Warehouse, Lead Logistics Provider, etc.) preferred
Multi-level presentation & communication skills (internally and externally) required
Strong Financial Experience and Problem Solving / Process Improvement skills 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.

Responsibilities

Provides opportunities for associates to work on meaningful projects to increase knowledge sharing and development
Interview and hire salaried associates up to Region Manager level
Develop, mentor and promote strong performers at all levels of operations
Exemplify the Penske culture and commitment to integrity and code of ethics
Develop tactical and strategic plans to build talent pipeline through associate development
Meet profit and growth objectives
Drive consistent operational performance across all locations with a focus on safety, service and cost
Ensure all operations are optimally staffed and organized to maximize performance and service delivery
Manages P&L & revenue growth for multiple regions or territories
Identifies synergies among all of the locations to drive productivity and to implement best practice
Works with the Operations Managers to develop and implement business plans to improve financial performance year over year
Negotiates with customers for rate increases, scope changes, etc
Instill in the operations leadership team and associates that safe performance is a critical element required to achieve success and is a recognized indicator of individual and team effectiveness
Actively participate in the development and effective execution of location strategies and performance goals
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures
Understand the competitive landscape of the customer's business across the globe and align resources to develop a solution
Work with Customer Experience Team to develop and maintain the strategic growth plan for the customer
Establish and maintain relationships with key decision makers at multiple levels within the customer's organization
Develop a balanced fleet/asset approach that promotes utilization, safety, service and driver success
Maintain visibility to units on order and units terming to ensure equipment is properly situated in a timely manner
Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Vice President