Operations Manager - $10K Sign on Bonus - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske•Batavia, IL

87d•$100,500 - $130,500

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring an Operations Manager to lead staff and supervise drivers at a transportation and logistics location. The manager ensures customer requirements are met while achieving Penske’s goals and objectives. This role leads teams in a dynamic operational environment, develops plans and drives their execution, manages resources to meet or exceed the site financial operating plan, and maintains an incident-free safety culture. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with hours varying according to business needs. It supports Class A drivers and requires transportation management experience, leadership, strong communication, customer focus, and attention to goals and detail. The role is bonus-eligible based on individual and location performance and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Penske describes its benefits plan as supporting associates and their families, with further details available through its benefits site.

Requirements

4–6 years of related functional experience.
At least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience with DOT-regulated positions.
High school degree or equivalent required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Ability to build rapport and relationships with associates and external customers at all levels.
Effective time management, organization, follow-up, and follow-through skills.
Ability to manage problems and make independent decisions.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute an annual financial operating plan.
Ability to drive process improvement and lead change.
Ownership and responsibility for running an operation with a sense of urgency.
Strong written and oral communication, presentation, and active-listening skills.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function.
Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Must complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Must be able to read, communicate verbally and/or in writing, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines.
Must be able to stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 lb/12 kg.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Transportation management experience and demonstrated leadership skills.
Customer-focused, goal-oriented, and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop teams so supervisors and associates are trained, competent, and understand how their work supports customer objectives.
Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain quality associates; communicate effectively, recognize excellence, and build strong relationships with associates, customers, and support departments.
Meet or exceed customer performance metrics and objectives, and communicate regularly with the local customer to understand current and emerging needs.
Identify operational improvements, including route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls, and trailer loading; collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices and resources.
Develop and execute annual financial and operating plans, meet or exceed business-plan targets, monitor operating metrics and profit-and-loss performance, and make timely adjustments.
Ensure customer billings, associate payroll, payables, intercompany charges, and other financial activities are accurate and timely.
Lead by example to promote safety; develop and assess improvement plans to reduce accidents and injuries; ensure associates understand their safety responsibilities; correct unsafe conditions, processes, and behaviors; maintain regulatory and company-policy compliance; and coach through safety observations.
Identify continuous-improvement opportunities, track and record customer value, pursue profitable business opportunities, and use metrics to improve customer efficiency and cost savings.
Improve fleet and equipment utilization, maintenance availability, and fuel efficiency; contribute to equipment specifications for start-ups and renewals; and maintain working relationships with local PTL districts and equipment vendors.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.