Operations Manager 1 (Supply Chain/Logistics)- Warehouse - Leadership in Dynamic Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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. We are seeking a candidate

to provide leadership at one of our warehousing operations.

The Operations Manager provides leadership to staff to ensure customer

requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives.

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.

High-level Requirements The Operations Manager provides leadership

to warehouse staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting

our Penske goals and objectives. Managing onsite mid to large mixed exempt and

non-exempt staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting

our Penske goals and objectives. Must understand and work through P &L; and

metrics. Excellent interpersonal and communication skill required.

The schedule for this role is Mon-Fri - 8 am -5 pm - Must be flexible based

on business needs .

Salary range : $100K- $110K performance bonus max 30%

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 inventory

accuracy and warehouse operations

Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices, leverage

resourcesassets, 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 groups 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

Coach through safety observations

GrowthCustomer Experience

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge the status
• 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.

FleetAssets

Lead effort to improve fleetequipment 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 supervising warehouse

associates in distribution center management required

• High School degree or equivalent required
• Bachelors 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 writtenoral 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 andor 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 andor move up to 25lbs12kg.

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. Visit Penske

Logistics to learn more.

Job Category : LogisticsSupply Chain

Job Family : Common

Address : 770 Tipton Industrial Dr

Primary Location : US-GA-Lawrenceville

Employer : Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID : 2414004