Operations Manager – Warehouse

Job title: Operations Manager – Warehouse

Company: Penske

Job description: 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.This position will support the Day Shift, Monday to Friday – But must have flexibility to support Afternoons, Nights and Weekends when needed.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 departmentsOperations– 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 resources/assets, etc.Finance– Develop and execute annual financial and operating plan– Lead the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the Business Plan targetsSafety– 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 and company policies and procedures– Coach through safety observationsGrowth/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 supervisorQualifications:– 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 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
– 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 a Penske employment application, submit to a reference verification (to include past employment and education) are requiredPhysical Requirements:-The physical 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 must regular…ly lift and /or move up to 25/lbs12kg, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs/ 23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.-While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.Penske is committed to the principle of equity in employment.Job Category: Logistics/Supply ChainJob Family: OperationsAddress: 715032 Oxford Rd 4Primary Location: CA-ON-WoodstockEmployer: Penske Logistics Canada Ltd.Req ID: 2409766Penske Truck LeasingAbout Penske Truck Leasing Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske…

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Location: Woodstock, ON

Job date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:33:36 GMT

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