Operations Leader II: Drive Excellence & Growth

North American Transportation Management Institute; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager in Atlanta to lead drivers and frontline teams in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment. You will drive operational excellence, develop plans, manage resources and safety culture, and collaborate across sites to meet KPIs and the financial plan.

The role requires 4–6 years of related experience with supervisory responsibilities, strong communication, and a track record of improving processes while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years related functionalexperience.
• 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with DOT regulated positions.
• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to exceed customer KPIs and objectives.
• Interact daily with customer to understand needs.
• Identify operational improvements (route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls).
• Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

DOT knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Travel willingness

Team supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager in Atlanta to lead drivers and frontline teams in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment. You will drive operational excellence, develop plans, manage resources and safety culture, and collaborate across sites to meet KPIs and the financial plan.

The role requires 4–6 years of related experience with supervisory responsibilities, strong communication, and a track record of improving processes while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.