Senior Logistics Ops Lead – Supply Chain

Penske; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Lebanon, IN is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead drivers and frontline teams in a fast-paced logistics environment, ensuring customer requirements are met while advancing Penske's goals. You will establish teams, set expectations, and drive operational excellence with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

You will develop forward-looking plans and turn them into executable actions, manage annual financial and operating plans, monitor KPIs, and collaborate

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop supervisors and associates to meet customer objectives.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop and retain quality associates.
• Meet or exceed customer KPIs and coordinate with local customer.
• Lead improvements in route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls and trailer loading.
• Develop and execute annual financial and operating plan.
• Maintain a safety culture and address unsafe conditions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings.
• Identify operational improvements and share best practices with other Penske sites.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Financial planning

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics in Lebanon, IN is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead drivers and frontline teams in a fast-paced logistics environment, ensuring customer requirements are met while advancing Penske's goals. You will establish teams, set expectations, and drive operational excellence with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

You will develop forward-looking plans and turn them into executable actions, manage annual financial and operating plans, monitor KPIs, and collaborate