Operations Leader: Transportation & Supply Chain Excellence

Penske Logistics LLC; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead drivers and frontline teams at our Lithia Springs, GA location. You will drive safety, financial performance and customer satisfaction by aligning resources, routes, and processes to the business plan.

Responsibilities include mentoring supervisors, meeting KPIs, collaborating with internal and client teams, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a culture of incident-free operations.

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 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, etc.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed 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.

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead drivers and frontline teams at our Lithia Springs, GA location. You will drive safety, financial performance and customer satisfaction by aligning resources, routes, and processes to the business plan.

Responsibilities include mentoring supervisors, meeting KPIs, collaborating with internal and client teams, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a culture of incident-free operations.