Senior Transportation Operations Manager

Penske Logistics

Lebanon (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a team at our Lebanon, Indiana location. You will drive performance, safety and cost control while aligning with customer goals.

The role requires strong leadership, planning and financial oversight to meet site targets. Responsibilities include developing staff, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with customers and internal teams to optimize routes and asset utilization.

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 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
  • Ownership and responsibility for running the operation with urgency
  • Strong written/oral communication and active listening skills required
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance essential
  • Willingness to travel and pass background/drug screening

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop supervisors and associates to meet customer objectives.
  • Recruit, hire, train, develop and retain quality associates.
  • Maintain effective two-way communication to inform and motivate the team.
  • Build strong relationships with the customer and supporting departments.
  • Meet or exceed customer KPIs and objectives.
  • Interact with local customer to understand needs and opportunities.
  • Identify operational improvements like route optimization and carrier selection.
  • Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership
Team management
Strategic planning
Financial acumen
Communication
DOT compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a team at our Lebanon, Indiana location. You will drive performance, safety and cost control while aligning with customer goals.

The role requires strong leadership, planning and financial oversight to meet site targets. Responsibilities include developing staff, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with customers and internal teams to optimize routes and asset utilization.

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