Operations Manager - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Company: Penske Truck Leasing
Location: Lathrop
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
Operations Manager - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics) (
Job Number: 2208571 ) 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. 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 www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more. Work Locations : 18250
Murphy Pkwy 18250 Murphy Pkwy Lathrop, CA 95330 Primary Location :
United States-California-Lathrop Job : Logistics/Supply Chain
Penske Oracle Job (US & CA only do not edit): : PL.Operations
Manager 1 Req ID: 2208571
Keywords: Penske Truck Leasing, Tracy , Operations Manager - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics), Professions , Lathrop, California
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