Transportation Operations Leader — Drive Excellence & Growth

Penske Logistics LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Batavia, IL is seeking an Operations Manager to lead drivers and support staff in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will develop plans, manage resources, and drive improvements to meet the site financial operating plan while maintaining a safe, incident-free culture.

The role requires 4–6 years of related experience, supervisory experience with DOT-regulated roles, a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), and strong communication skills.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives.
• Establish and sustain that we recruit, hire, train, develop and retain quality associates.
• Establish and sustain effective, two-way communication that informs and motivates as well as recognizes excellence among team members.
• Establish and sustain strong and effective relationships with associates, the customer, and supporting departments.
• Meet or exceed all customer key performance metrics and objectives.
• Interact daily with local customer to ensure existing and emerging customer needs are understood.
• Lead team to identify operational improvements in areas such as route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls, and trailer loading.
• Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices, leverage resources/assets, etc.
• Develop and execute annual financial and operating plan.
• Lead the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the Business Plan targets.
• Identify issues with the operating metrics and P&L and make required adjustments in a timely manner.
• Ensure customer billings and associate payroll are prepared timely and accurately, the payables and intercompany charges are valid and correct, and all other activities are accurately reflected in the P&L.
• Lead a culture of safety through personal example.
• Develop, execute, and assess continuous improvement plan to reduce accident and injury frequency.
• Ensure each associate understands their individual role and responsibilities, as well as the group's role and responsibilities required to achieve and maintain a safe work place.
• Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions, work processes, and behaviors.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, company policies and procedures.
• Coach through safety observations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge the status quo.
• Execute a process to track and record value delivered to the customer.
• Identify and seize profitable business opportunities for the customer and Penske.
• Utilize available metrics to monitor and maximize customer efficiencies and achieve cost savings.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics in Batavia, IL is seeking an Operations Manager to lead drivers and support staff in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will develop plans, manage resources, and drive improvements to meet the site financial operating plan while maintaining a safe, incident-free culture.

The role requires 4–6 years of related experience, supervisory experience with DOT-regulated roles, a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), and strong communication skills.