Transportation Operations Manager: Lead, Optimize, Deliver

Penske Logistics; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead driver teams at our Coppell, TX location. You will drive delivery of customer requirements, oversee safety culture, and execute plans to achieve financial and operating targets.

Leadership responsibilities include developing staff, optimizing routes, and maintaining performance metrics while coordinating with Penske sites for best practices. This role demands flexibility and a focus on safety and excellence.

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 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 screening as needed

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 operating metrics and adjust actions to improve performance

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead driver teams at our Coppell, TX location. You will drive delivery of customer requirements, oversee safety culture, and execute plans to achieve financial and operating targets.

Leadership responsibilities include developing staff, optimizing routes, and maintaining performance metrics while coordinating with Penske sites for best practices. This role demands flexibility and a focus on safety and excellence.