Senior Transportation Operations Leader

North American Transportation Management Institute; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics LLC in Hopewell Junction, NY is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to provide tactical direction and leadership to staff to ensure customer requirements are met while meeting our goals and objectives. This role supports the solution enabling achievement of all contractual obligations and fosters a strong relationship with the customer's logistics manager for operational stability.

The position includes a salary range of $97,800–$132,300 and bonus eligibility based on

Qualifications

• 5+ years related logistics and supply chain experience required.
• At least 3 years managerial or supervisory experience required.
• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. Degree will be required for advancement to most positions.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint required.
• Strong written/oral communication and organizational 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

• Ensure that all supervisors understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives, Interview and hire all associates up to supervisor level. Conduct exit interviews as needed, build engagement by expressing pride in the group where the goals are met and recognize and reward associates for their achievements, Develop direct reports through training and succession planning.
• Interact daily with our local customer to ensure we understand existing and emerging customer needs, utilize team to identify operational improvements in areas such as route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls, trailer loading, inventory accuracy and warehouse operations, collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices, leverage resources/assets, etc.
• Develop and execute annual financial and operating plan, Manage the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the Business Plan targets, identifies issues with the operating metrics and P&L and responds accordingly, 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.
• Monitor and improve accident 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 workplace, Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions, work processes, and behaviors, Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures.
• Execute a process to track and record value delivered to the customer, Identify and seize profitable business opportunities, utilize available metrics to monitor and maximize customer efficiencies and achieve cost savings.
• Monitor and improve fleet/equipment utilization 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

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics LLC in Hopewell Junction, NY is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to provide tactical direction and leadership to staff to ensure customer requirements are met while meeting our goals and objectives. This role supports the solution enabling achievement of all contractual obligations and fosters a strong relationship with the customer's logistics manager for operational stability.

The position includes a salary range of $97,800–$132,300 and bonus eligibility based on