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Operations Manager- Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics) $10K Sign on Bonus at Penske

Penske

Operations Manager- Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics) $10K Sign on Bonus

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $85,600.00 - $115,600.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Bonuses

Job Description

Penske Logistics is a leading global logistics provider specializing in advanced transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions that deliver impactful results for top-tier companies across various industries. With a presence spanning North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, the company leverages its extensive international network and deep industry expertise to help businesses streamline their supply chain operations, improve visibility, and reduce costs. Known for its operational excellence, Penske Logistics prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, safety, and customer commitment, offering its employees opportunities for professional growth and development within a vibrant and supportive work environment.

The Operations Manager position at Penske Logistics is a pivotal leadership role based at the Bolingbrook, Illinois location. This role is perfect for dynamic, team-oriented leaders who thrive in fast-paced operational settings and have a proven track record of exceeding goals through efficient management and innovative problem-solving. The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing driver teams, ensuring that all customer and company performance objectives are met or surpassed, and managing resources to achieve operational excellence. This role demands a strategic thinker capable of developing forward-looking plans and effectively executing them to drive continuous improvement in safety, financial performance, and customer service.

Working Monday through Friday with staggered shifts, the Operations Manager is a key player in maintaining a strong safety culture, managing the site financial operating plan, and fostering a motivated and competent team. This position offers a competitive salary range of $85,600 to $115,600, along with eligibility for performance-based bonuses and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The successful candidate will demonstrate superior leadership qualities, financial acumen, and an ability to work collaboratively across departments and with customers to deliver innovative logistics solutions. Penske Logistics values integrity, accountability, and ownership, expecting the Operations Manager to lead by example and inspire a culture of safety and excellence throughout the operation.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
4 - 6 years related functional experience
3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with DOT regulated positions
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
Demonstrated experience developing and executing financial operating plans
Capability to lead process improvements and change management
Ownership and responsibility for operational outcomes
Strong written and verbal communication skills with active listening
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Willingness to travel as necessary
Ability to work the specified schedule and location
Completion of required employment application, background check, and drug screening

Job 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 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 and 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

Job Duties

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 route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls, and trailer loading
Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices, leverage resources/assets
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, 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