Logistics Operations Manager — Transportation Leader

North American Transportation Management Institute; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven Operations Manager to lead drivers and staff at Bolingbrook, IL. You will drive client satisfaction, safety, and operational excellence while managing the site P&L and daily activities.

You will develop plans, coordinate resources, and optimize routes and carrier choices, ensuring on-time performance and cost efficiency. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years related functional experience.
• 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with DOT regulated positions.
• High School degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite required.
• Ability to connect with associates and customers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed customer KPIs and objectives.
• Interact daily with local customer to understand needs.
• Lead team to identify operational improvements (routing, carriers, backhauls).
• Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices.
• Develop and execute annual financial and operating plan.
• Ensure safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Relationship building

Decisive/ownership

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven Operations Manager to lead drivers and staff at Bolingbrook, IL. You will drive client satisfaction, safety, and operational excellence while managing the site P&L and daily activities.

You will develop plans, coordinate resources, and optimize routes and carrier choices, ensuring on-time performance and cost efficiency. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.