Operations Manager - Warehouse (Supply Chain / Logistics)

Operations Manager

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 logistics professionals. The Operations Manager provides leadership to staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives.

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.

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM (Hours may vary depending on business needs)

Salary : $83,600 - 112,800 - Position is bonus eligible up to 30% of the base salary

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

Finance

Safety

Growth / Customer Experience

Fleet / Assets

Qualifications

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

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 & 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.

About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.