Penske Logistics · 20 hours ago
Senior Operations Manager (Supply Chain/Logistics)
111 Oxmoor Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35209, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPenske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. The Senior Operations Manager will provide tactical direction and leadership to staff to ensure customer requirements are met while achieving Penske goals and objectives.
TransportationLogisticsSupply Chain Management
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
Identifies issues with the operating metrics and P&L and responds accordingly
Ensure customer billings and associate payroll are prepared timely and accurately
Ensure payables and intercompany charges are valid and correct, and all other activities are accurately reflected in the P&L
Monitor and improve accident 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
Execute a process to track and record value delivered to the customer
Identify and seize profitable business opportunities
Utilize available metrics to monitor and maximize customer efficiencies and achieve cost savings
Monitor and improve fleet/equipment utilization 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
Required
5+ years related logistics and supply chain experience required
At least 3 years managerial or supervisory experience required
High School degree or equivalent required
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, 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 strongly preferred. Degree will be required for advancement to most positions
Benefits
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure.
Company
Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers supply chain solutions. It is a sub-organization of Penske Truck Leasing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Beverly
Senior Vice President - Finance Administration (CFO)
Christopher DeRose
General Manager - DCC Operations
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