Sr. Operations Manager - Transportation - (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske • Lawrenceville, GA

77d • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Provide tactical direction and leadership to staff to ensure customer requirements are met while meeting our Penske goals and objectives. Maintain a professional approach while supporting the solution enabling achievement of all contractual obligations. Create and foster a relationship with the customer's logistics manager to facilitate operational stability. This position may be specific to one customer or group of customers with similar needs. High-level responsibilities This is a fast-paced environment, looking for a strong, polished, and professional senior level Manager. Customer interfacing, 24/7/365 operations. Must have current/recent senior level managing over leaders and a large transportation team of direct and indirect reports. Previous Transportation Management/Leadership experience managing a mid-size to large-size team. Previous proven experience training and developing associates. Previous metrics experience, strong DOT regulations knowledge and experience. Overseeing a team of cdl class A drivers and equipment. Preferred experience with driver tracking, HOS, route, and ensure on-time deliveries. Also need data auditing, field observation, positive coaching techniques, strong communication and engagement skills. Must be a self-starter, organized, detailed orientated, good interpersonal skills, professional, and approachable. Team player, with a strong sense of urgency/responsiveness/attention to detail is needed in the ideal fit. The Senior Operations Manager provides leadership to leading staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years related logistics and supply chain experience required.
• At least 3 years managerial or supervisory experience required.
• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint required.
• Strong written/oral communication and organizational 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all supervisors understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives.
• Interview and hire all associates up to supervisor level.
• Conduct exit interviews as needed.
• Build engagement by expressing pride in the group where the goals are met and recognize and reward associates for their achievements.
• Develop direct reports through training and succession planning.
• Interact daily with our local customer to ensure we understand existing and emerging customer needs.
• Utilize team to identify operational improvements in areas such as route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls, trailer loading, inventory accuracy and warehouse operations.
• Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices, leverage resources/assets, etc.
• Develop and execute annual financial and operating plan.
• Manage the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the Business Plan targets.
• Identify issues with the operating metrics and P&L and respond accordingly.
• Ensure customer billings and associate payroll are prepared timely and accurately.
• Monitor and improve accident frequency.
• Ensure each associate understands their individual role and responsibilities.
• Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions, work processes, and behaviors.
• Execute a process to track and record value delivered to the customer.
• Monitor and improve fleet/equipment utilization and fuel efficiency.

Benefits

• Salary range - $120K - $130K
• Service vehicle
• 30% performance bonus max

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree