Sr. Operations Manager (Supply Chain/Logistics)

$125,000 - $150,000/Yr

Penske Automotive Group - Corona, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Corona, CA

Truck Transportation

About the position

The position involves providing tactical direction and leadership to staff at Penske Logistics, ensuring that customer requirements are met while achieving company goals. The role focuses on maintaining professional relationships with customers, particularly logistics managers, to facilitate operational stability. This position may be dedicated to a specific customer or group of customers with similar needs, and it operates within a structured schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with potential variations based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all supervisors understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives.
• Interview and hire all associates up to supervisor level.
• Conduct exit interviews as needed.
• Build engagement by expressing pride in the group where the goals are met and recognize and reward associates for their achievements.
• Develop direct reports through training and succession planning.
• Interact daily with our local customer to ensure we understand existing and emerging customer needs.
• Utilize team to identify operational improvements in areas such as route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls, trailer loading, inventory accuracy and warehouse operations.
• Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices, leverage resources/assets, etc.
• Develop and execute annual financial and operating plan.
• Manage the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the Business Plan targets.
• Identify issues with the operating metrics and P&L and respond accordingly.
• Ensure customer billings and associate payroll are prepared timely and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures.
• Execute a process to track and record value delivered to the customer.
• Identify and seize profitable business opportunities.
• Monitor and improve fleet/equipment utilization and fuel efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years related logistics and supply chain experience required.
• At least 3 years managerial or supervisory experience 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, and Powerpoint required.
• Strong written/oral communication and organizational skills are required.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility up to 30% of the base salary