Operations Manager - Transportation - Relocation Available (Supply Chain/Logistics) - Full Time
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Operations Manager - Transportation - Relocation Available
(Supply Chain/Logistics) 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 seeking a
candidate to supervise drivers at one of our locations. The
Operations Manager provides leadership to leading staff to ensure
customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals
and objectives. Position Summary: Lead teams in a dynamic
operational environment, to 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. Salary: $70,000 - 90,000 -
Position is also bonus eligible up to 30% of the base salary Major
Responsibilities: People Establish and sustain that all supervisors
and associates are trained and competent and understand how their
work relates to the customers' business objectives Establish and
sustain that we recruit, hire, train, develop and retain quality
associates. Establish and sustain effective, two-way communication
that informs and motivates as well as recognizes excellence among
team members Establish and sustain strong and effective
relationships with associates, the customer, and supporting
departments Operations Meet or exceed all customer key performance
metrics and objectives Interact daily with local customer to ensure
existing and emerging customer needs are understood Lead 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,
leverage resources/assets, etc. Finance Develop and execute annual
financial and operating plan Lead the operation with integrity to
meet or exceed the Business Plan targets Identify issues with the
operating metrics and P&L and make required adjustments in a
timely manner 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. Safety Lead a culture of
safety through personal example Develop, execute, and assess
continuous improvement plan to reduce accident and injury 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, company policies and procedures Coach through safety
observations Growth/Customer Experience 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.
Fleet/Assets Lead effort to improve fleet/equipment utilization,
maintenance availability 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 Other projects and tasks as assigned by
supervisor Qualifications: 4 - 6 years related functional
experience. 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with DOT
regulated positions required High School degree or equivalent
required Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
preferred Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook,
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint required Must have ability to
connect and build rapport and relationships with associates and
external customers at all levels Must have ability to work
efficiently with time management and organizational skills with
follow-up and follow through Ability to manage through a problem
and think and make decisions independently Demonstrated ability to
develop and execute annual financial operating plan Ability to
drive process improvement and lead change Must demonstrate
ownership & responsibility for running the operation with a sense
of urgency Strong written/oral communication including the ability
to present in front of others, and demonstrate active listening
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. Physical Requirements: The
physical and mental demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The associate will be required to: read;
communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze
certain information; and remember and understand certain
instructions or guidelines. While performing the duties of this
job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The
associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and
feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able
to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske
Logistics Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske
Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America,
Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management
and logistics services to leading companies around the world.
Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and
execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management.
Visit Penske Logistics to learn more. Date posted: 04/18/2024
Keywords: Penske Logistics, North Bergen , Operations Manager - Transportation - Relocation Available (Supply Chain/Logistics) - Full Time, Executive , Jersey City, New Jersey
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