Operations Manager II -Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Operations Manager II – Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics) Position Summary Lead teams in a dynamic operational environment, consistently exceeding established goals, demonstrating a commitment to customers, and driving operational excellence. Develop forward‑looking plans and execute them, effectively manage resources to meet or exceed the site financial operating plan, and maintain an incident‑free safety culture. Opportunity Details Schedule: Sunday – Thursday • Hours: 5:00PM – 3:00AM (hours vary depending on business needs) Experience: Transportation management background, strong communicator, goal‑oriented, detail‑oriented, and demonstrated leadership skills. Supporting 85 class A drivers. Salary: $69,300 – $93,500 Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit Major Responsibilities People 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 Maintain two‑way communication that informs, motivates, and recognizes excellence among team members Build strong, effective relationships with associates, the customer, and supporting departments Operations Meet or exceed all customer key performance metrics and objectives Interact daily with the local customer to understand existing and emerging customer needs 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 and leverage resources/assets Finance Develop and execute the annual financial and operating plan Lead the operation with integrity to meet or exceed business plan targets Identify issues with operating metrics and P&L and make required adjustments in a timely manner Ensure customer billings and associate payroll are prepared timely and accurately; ensure payables, intercompany charges, and all other activities are correctly reflected in the P&L Safety Lead a culture of safety through personal example Develop, execute, and assess continuous improvement plans to reduce accident and injury frequency Ensure each associate understands their individual role and responsibilities in maintaining a safe workplace Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions, work processes, and behaviors Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, company policies, and procedures Coach through safety observations Growth / Customer Experience 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 Fleet / Assets Lead effort to improve fleet/equipment utilization, maintenance availability, and fuel efficiency Contribute to equipment specification at startup and renewal Build a strong working relationship with local PTL district and other equipment vendors Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor 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 Ability to connect and build rapport with associates and external customers at all levels Excellent time‑management and organizational skills with follow‑up and follow‑through Ability to solve problems, think, and make decisions independently Demonstrated ability to develop and execute annual financial operating plan Ability to drive process improvement and lead change Demonstrated ownership and responsibility for running the operation with a sense of urgency Strong written and oral communication, including presentation and active listening skills Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, complete the Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (including past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening Physical Requirements The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate will be required to read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and understand certain instructions or guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr North American Transportation Management Institute