Operations Manager 1 (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Company: Penske
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: October 10, 2024
Job Description:
Are you an energetic and team-oriented leader focused on commitment
to customers, dedication to excellence and innovation? Do you have
a proven record of leadership excellence and a history of leading
teams to consistently exceed established goals in dynamic
operational environments? Do you have a proven ability to recruit,
train, develop, communicate with and retain team members? Do you
have a demonstrated ability to develop forward looking plans and
turn those plans into successful execution? Do you have a proven
ability to effectively manage financial resources? Penske Logistics
is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience and skills to
join our team of transportation and logistics professionals. We are
seeking a candidate to supervise drivers at one of our locations.
The Operations Manager provides leadership to leading staff to
ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske
goals and objectives. High-level responsibilities Previous
Manager/Leadership experience managing a mid-size to large-size
team. Previous proven experience training and developing
associates. Previous metrics experience (Example- Safety, On-time
Delivery and HOS monitoring). Strong leadership skills with DOT
regulations knowledge and experience. Overseeing shift of cdl class
A drivers and equipment. Preferred experience with driver tracking,
HOS, route, and ensure on-time deliveries. Also need overflow
(loads), WMS system (fleet manager), data auditing, field
observation, positive coaching techniques, strong communication and
engagement skills. Must be a self-starter, interpersonal,
professional, and approach as a team player Strong sense of
urgency/responsiveness/attention to detail is needed in the ideal
fit. The Operations Manager provides leadership to leading staff to
ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske
goals and objectives.
- Work Schedule: 1 st Shift - Dayshift, M-F 6am - 3pm
(flexibility with work schedule based on business needs). Position
Summary: Lead teams in a dynamic operational environment, to
consistently exceed established goals, demonstrate a commitment to
customers and a dedication to excellence and innovation. Develop
forward looking plans and turn those plans into successful
execution. Effectively manage resources to achieve operational
excellence and meet or exceed the site financial operating plan.
Implement and maintain an incident free safety culture at the
operation. 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 - 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 Operations - 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. Finance - 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. Safety -
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, 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 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 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 in Business or Supply Chain Management
preferred - 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.
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 remember and understand certain instructions or
guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be
required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently
required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with
hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift
and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- 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. Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain Job Family: Common
Address: 7611 Brandon Woods Blvd. Primary Location: US-MD-Baltimore
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2413688
Keywords: Penske, Severn , Operations Manager 1 (Supply Chain/Logistics), Professions , Baltimore, Maryland
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