Senior Transportation Operations Leader

North American Transportation Management Institute; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to provide tactical direction and leadership to staff, ensuring customer requirements are met while achieving Penske goals. Build strong relationships with the customer's logistics manager to foster operational stability and support all contractual obligations.

The role requires transportation management experience, strong communication, and a track record of leadership with class A drivers.

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

• Lead supervisory staff to align with the customers' business objectives
• Interviews and hires staff up to supervisor level and conducts exit interviews
• Develop direct reports through training and succession planning
• Identify operational improvements with the team (route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls)
• Collaborate with Penske sites to share best practices and resources
• Monitor and improve safety, costs, and customer experience with P&L awareness

Skills

Logistics experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Leadership

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to provide tactical direction and leadership to staff, ensuring customer requirements are met while achieving Penske goals. Build strong relationships with the customer's logistics manager to foster operational stability and support all contractual obligations.

The role requires transportation management experience, strong communication, and a track record of leadership with class A drivers.