Strategic Operations Manager: Transportation & Logistics

Socket.dev; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics seeks an accomplished Operations Manager to lead drivers and frontline teams in a fast-moving environment. You will drive execution of plans, manage resources, and ensure customer requirements are met while aligning with Penske goals.

You will oversee safety, financial performance, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver reliable service and cost efficiencies across the Fort Worth location.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of teams in dynamic operations.
• Track record of exceeding goals and customer-focused excellence.
• Experience recruiting, training, developing, and retaining staff.
• Ability to develop forward-looking plans and turn them into execution.
• Proven ability to manage financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to exceed customer KPIs and operating targets.
• Engage daily with local customer to understand needs.
• Identify operational improvements in routing, carrier selection, and loading.
• Collaborate with other sites to share best practices and resources.
• Develop and manage annual financial and operating plans.
• Uphold a safety culture and coach for safety observations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations leadership

Safety culture

Budget management

Job description

Penske Logistics seeks an accomplished Operations Manager to lead drivers and frontline teams in a fast-moving environment. You will drive execution of plans, manage resources, and ensure customer requirements are met while aligning with Penske goals.

You will oversee safety, financial performance, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver reliable service and cost efficiencies across the Fort Worth location.