Operations Manager - Transportation - Relocation Assistance Available (Supply Chain/Logistics)

$80,000 - $93,000/Yr

Penske Automotive Group - Stockton, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Stockton, CA

Truck Transportation

About the position

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience and skills to join our team of transportation and logistics professionals as an Operations Manager. This position is focused on supervising drivers at one of our locations and providing leadership to ensure that customer requirements are met while achieving Penske's goals and objectives. The Operations Manager will lead teams in a dynamic operational environment, consistently exceeding established goals, demonstrating a commitment to customers, and a dedication to excellence and innovation. The role requires the development of forward-looking plans and the ability to turn those plans into successful execution. Additionally, the Operations Manager will effectively manage resources to achieve operational excellence and meet or exceed the site financial operating plan. A critical aspect of this role is to implement and maintain an incident-free safety culture at the operation. The Operations Manager will work Monday through Friday from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, with a salary range of $80,000 to $93,000, and the position is bonus eligible up to 30% of the base salary. The major responsibilities include establishing and sustaining a competent workforce, ensuring effective communication, meeting customer key performance metrics, leading operational improvements, managing financial resources, and fostering a culture of safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics and supply chain management, with a proven ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lead effort to improve fleet/equipment utilization, maintenance availability and fuel efficiency.
• Contribute to equipment specification at time of start-up and renewal.

Requirements

• 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 in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint required.
• Ability to connect and build rapport and relationships with associates and external customers at all levels.
• 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.
• Strong written/oral communication including the ability to present in front of others, and demonstrate active listening skills are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in logistics or supply chain management is preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and compliance is a plus.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility up to 30% of base salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.