Transportation Operations Manager: Lead & Optimize

North American Transportation Management Institute; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Ontario, CA is seeking an Operations Manager to lead drivers and front-line teams in a fast-paced distribution operation. You will drive customer satisfaction, exceed performance targets, and steward the site financial plan through sound leadership and disciplined execution.

You will develop forward-looking plans, optimize routes and assets, and maintain a culture of safety and accountability.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years related functional experience.
• 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with DOT regulated positions required
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint required
• Must have ability to connect and build rapport and relationships with associates and external customers at all levels
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Must demonstrate ownership & responsibility for running the operation with a sense of urgency

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed all customer key performance metrics and objectives
• Interact daily with local customer to understand existing and emerging needs
• Lead team to identify operational improvements in route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls, and trailer loading
• Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices, leverage resources/assets, etc.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Decision making

Problem solving

Relationship building

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 Ontario, CA is seeking an Operations Manager to lead drivers and front-line teams in a fast-paced distribution operation. You will drive customer satisfaction, exceed performance targets, and steward the site financial plan through sound leadership and disciplined execution.

You will develop forward-looking plans, optimize routes and assets, and maintain a culture of safety and accountability.