General Manager (Logistics Operations-Transportation)

Position Summary: 

The General Manager will have overall responsibility for a single large strategic customer with multiple locations or several customers encompassing a broad geographic area. Primary objective is to ensure each location is operating efficiently based on Penske's contractual commitments while ensuring strong business relationships and confidence are established and maintained. Build account stability and customer satisfaction by focusing operations managers on continuous improvement opportunities. Pursue vertical growth opportunities through both local customer interaction and Customer Experience Team process.

 

Salary:$155,000 - $170,000 ; In this role, General Manager will be bonus eligible based on their performance and location performance. Sr. Operations Manager could earn up to 40% of their base for Max Performance.

 

Major Responsibilities:  

People:

• Provides opportunities for associates to work on meaningful projects to increase knowledge sharing and development

• Interview and hire salaried associates up to Region Manager level

• Develop, mentor and promote strong performers at all levels of operations

• Exemplify the Penske culture and commitment to integrity and code of ethics

 

Operations:

• Develop tactical and strategic plans to build talent pipeline through associate development

• Meet profit and growth objectives

• Drive consistent operational performance across all locations with a focus on safety, service and cost

• Ensure all operations are optimally staffed and organized to maximize performance and service delivery

 

Finance:

• Manages P&L & revenue growth for multiple regions or territories

• Identifies synergies among all of the locations to drive productivity and to implement best practice

• Works with the Operations Managers to develop and implement business plans to improve financial performance year over year

• Negotiates with customers for rate increases, scope changes, etc

 

Safety:

• Instill in the operations leadership team and associates that safe performance is a critical element required to achieve success and is a recognized indicator of individual and team effectiveness

• Actively participate in the development and effective execution of location strategies and performance goals

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures

 

Growth / Customer Experience:

• Understand the competitive landscape of the customer's business across the globe and align resources to develop a solution

• Work with Customer Experience Team to develop and maintain the strategic growth plan for the customer

• Establish and maintain relationships with key decision makers at multiple levels within the customer's organization

 

Fleet/Assets:

• Develop a balanced fleet/asset approach that promotes utilization, safety, service and driver success

• Maintain visibility to units on order and units terming to ensure equipment is properly situated in a timely manner

• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Vice President

 

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