General Manager (Transportation)

Penske•Irving, TX

30d

About The Position

Position Summary: The General Manager will have overall responsibility for a single large strategic customer with multiple locations or several customers encompassing a broad geographic area. Primary objective is to ensure each location is operating efficiently based on Penske's contractual commitments while ensuring strong business relationships and confidence are established and maintained. Build account stability and customer satisfaction by focusing operations managers on continuous improvement opportunities. Pursue vertical growth opportunities through both local customer interaction and Customer Experience Team process. Major Responsibilities: People: 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 Operations: 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 Finance: 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 Safety: 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 Growth / Customer Experience: 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 Fleet/Assets: 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

Requirements

8 - 10 years related logistics experience required
5 - 8 years managerial experience, including multi-site P&L responsibility required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Customer Relationship management, including demonstrated sales success with existing business required
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Degree will be required for advancement.
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

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