Operations Manager - Transportation

Are you an energetic and team-oriented leader focused on commitment to customers, dedication to excellence and innovation? Do you have a proven record of leadership excellence and a history of leading teams to consistently exceed established goals in dynamic operational environments? Do you have a proven ability to recruit, train, develop, communicate with and retain team members? Do you have a demonstrated ability to develop forward looking plans and turn those plans into successful execution?

Do you have a proven ability to effectively manage financial resources?

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience and skills to join our team of transportation and logistics professionals. We are looking for a candidate to supervise drivers at one of our locations. The Operations Manager provides leadership to staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting Penske goals and objectives.

Day Shift - Monday to Friday - Flexibility required based on the business needs

$83,600-$112,800K – performance bonus – 30% max

Lead teams in a dynamic operational environment, consistently exceed established goals, demonstrate a commitment to customers and a dedication to excellence and innovation. Develop forward looking plans and turn those plans into successful execution. Effectively manage resources to achieve operational excellence and meet or exceed the site financial operating plan. Implement and maintain an incident‑free safety culture at the operation.

• Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives
• Recruit, hire, train, develop and retain quality associates
• Establish and sustain effective, two‑way communication that informs, motivates and recognizes excellence among team members
• Maintain strong and effective relationships with associates, the customer, and supporting departments

• Meet or exceed all customer key performance metrics and objectives
• Interact daily with local customers to ensure existing and emerging customer needs are understood
• Lead the team to identify operational improvements in areas such as route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls and trailer loading
• Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices and leverage resources/assets

• Develop and execute the annual financial and operating plan
• Lead the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the business plan targets
• Identify issues with operating metrics and P&L and make required adjustments in a timely manner
• Ensure customer billings and associate payroll are prepared timely and accurately, and that payable and intercompany charges are valid and correct so all other activities are accurately reflected in the P&L

• Lead a culture of safety through personal example
• Develop, execute and assess continuous improvement plans to reduce accident and injury frequency
• Ensure each associate understands individual and group responsibilities required to maintain a safe workplace
• Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions, work processes and behaviors
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, company policies and procedures
• Coach through safety observations

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Execute a process to track and record value delivered to the customer
• Identify and seize profitable business opportunities for the customer and Penske
• Utilize available metrics to monitor and maximize customer efficiencies and achieve cost savings

• Lead efforts to improve fleet/equipment utilization, maintenance availability and fuel efficiency
• Contribute to equipment specification at startup and renewal
• Build strong working relationships with local PTL district and other equipment vendors
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

• 4-6 years related functional experience
• 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with DOT regulated positions required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree…