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Penske Logistics · 2 days ago

Operations Manager II (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Marion, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $91K/yr

4+ years exp

Penske Logistics is a leading provider of transportation and warehousing solutions, seeking a proven leader to join their logistics team. The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading staff to meet customer requirements while achieving operational excellence and maintaining a culture of safety.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 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

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 and 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

Lead effort to improve fleet/equipment utilization, maintenance availability and fuel efficiency

Contribute to equipment specification at time of start-up and renewal

Build a strong working relationship with local PTL district and other equipment vendors

Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Warehouse managementFinancial planningProcess improvementMicrosoft OfficeTeam leadershipCommunication skillsTime managementProblem-solving

Required

4 - 6 years related functional experience

3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with supervising warehouse associates in distribution center management required

High School degree or equivalent 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

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 application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Benefits

Operations Manager will be bonus eligible based on their performance and location performance.

Operations Manager could earn up to 30% of their base for Max Performance.

Company

Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers supply chain solutions. It is a sub-organization of Penske Truck Leasing.

Founded in 1969

Reading, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.penskelogistics.com/

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