Transportation Operations Leader – Drive Excellence

North American Transportation Management Institute; Fontana (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Fontana, CA is seeking an Operations Manager to lead drivers and operations, ensuring the customer’s requirements are met while achieving Penske’s goals. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and financial stewardship in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 4-6 years of related experience with 3+ years in supervision and DOT-regulated roles, plus strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years related experience.
• 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with DOT regulated positions required.
• High School degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to meet or exceed customer KPIs and objectives.
• Interact daily with local customer to understand needs.
• Identify operational improvements in routing, carrier selection, backhauls and loading.
• Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices and resources.
• Develop and execute annual financial and operating plans.
• Maintain a safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

DOT regulated experience

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics in Fontana, CA is seeking an Operations Manager to lead drivers and operations, ensuring the customer’s requirements are met while achieving Penske’s goals. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and financial stewardship in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 4-6 years of related experience with 3+ years in supervision and DOT-regulated roles, plus strong communication and leadership skills.