Senior Warehouse Operations Leader: Customer Focus & Growth

Penske Logistics; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a warehousing operation, ensuring customer requirements are met while achieving Penske goals. You will drive planning, resource management, and execution in a dynamic environment.

Lead safety initiatives, manage financials, and collaborate with teams to optimize inventory, processes, and performance. A strong communicator and problem-solver will thrive in this role at Penske.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years related functional experience.
• 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with supervising warehouse associates in distribution center management 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

• Lead and train supervisors to align with customer objectives.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain quality associates.
• Meet or exceed customer KPIs and collaborate with local customer.
• Develop and execute annual financial and operating plan.
• Maintain a safety culture and lead continuous safety improvements.
• Identify and implement operational improvements and share best practices across sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Relationship building

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a warehousing operation, ensuring customer requirements are met while achieving Penske goals. You will drive planning, resource management, and execution in a dynamic environment.

Lead safety initiatives, manage financials, and collaborate with teams to optimize inventory, processes, and performance. A strong communicator and problem-solver will thrive in this role at Penske.