General Manager (Logistics & Supply Chain)
Penske
- Kitchener, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 8 - 10 years related logistics experience required
- 5 - 8 years managerial experience, including multi-site P&L responsibility required
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management required
- Master's or advanced degree preferred.
- Customer Relationship management, including demonstrated sales success with existing business required
- Project Management, including operations start-up and/or closedown experience preferred
- Engineering and IT awareness, including supply chain modeling, use of routing, Transportation Management and Warehouse Management applications preferred
- Multiple Supply Chain Service Line experience (Transportation, Warehouse, Lead Logistics Provider, etc) preferred
- Multi-level presentation & communication skills (internally and externally) required
- Strong Financial Experience and Problem Solving / Process Improvement skills 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.
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