Sr. Operations Manager (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske•Naperville, IL

2d•$97,800 - $132,300

About The Position

Position Summary: Provide tactical directions 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 The Sr. Operations 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. - Work Schedule: Monday - Friday – some weekends (Flexibility based on the business needs) - Salary range – $97,800 - $132,300K – Flexibility - performance bonus – 30% max

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
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. Degree will be required for advancement to most positions.

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 customers 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
Identifies issues with the operating metrics and P&L and responds accordingly
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
Monitor and improve accident frequency
Ensure each associate understands their individual role and responsibilities, as well as the group's 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 and company policies and procedures
Execute a process to track and record value delivered to the customer
Identify and seize profitable business opportunities
Utilize available metrics to monitor and maximize customer efficiencies and achieve cost savings
Monitor and improve fleet/equipment utilization and fuel efficiency
Contribute to equipment specification at time of start-up and renewal
Build a strong working relationship with local PTL district and other equipment vendors