Penske Logistics

Deliver packages and medical equipment efficiently while ensuring customer satisfaction and safety. | Experience in delivery roles, valid certifications, and military leadership experience are preferred but not explicitly required. | As a Logistics Trainee, you will be part of a winning team that inspires the next chapter of growth after the military. Penske’s Logistics Trainee Program is our management trainee experience structured program that provides hands-on training across multiple logistics functions and prepares you for future leadership roles within Penske Logistics. You will discover opportunities to proactively improve our service promise to customers while being exposed to processes, policies, and procedures, all while working together on shared objectives. At Penske you will be introduced to top-tier technologies, collaborative teams, and ways to drive purposeful innovation and continuous improvement across our systems and operations. Things move fast at Penske. You will too. You’ll be on a fast track to furthering your leadership career, with advancement opportunities upon graduation from the program. Are you eligible? • You are transitioning from the military, or recently transitioned from the military in last 1-3 years. • You’re able to effectively apply your military leadership experience in our fast-paced, people-focused business. • You’re legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.    -Unfortunately, we are currently unable to sponsor individuals for employment visas for these positions. • Each program will start on the first of the month and go for approximately 9-12 months. • You’re able to commute to Birmingham, AL daily. Open to relocation after completion of the program. We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including: Pay: $25.00 per hour with average annual of $55,000 (including OT) Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/ Additional Benefits: • Paid Time Off: Start earning from Day 1! • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance: Get covered as soon as the 1st of the month after your hire date! • 401K Plan: Secure your future—eligible after just 90 days! • Associate Referral Program: Start referring on Day 1, with generous payouts! Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization! Our Program: This position is an excellent opportunity for candidates who want to gain valuable experience to launch their career with Penske. It is ideal for junior to mid-level non-commissioned officers, and junior officers. Our dedicated training program will prepare you to oversee logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control. Hands-on experience will help you learn to effectively manage driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. You will also have support from our Veteran Business Resource Group, including mentorship and resources. Upon graduation from the program, you’ll be prepared to lead a small group of hourly associates in a dedicated contract carriage operation.   • Ensure that all associates are motivated, engaged, trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives.  • Foster a safe work environment by complying with and administering established safety and operational procedures. • Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily. • Effectively resolve issues and monitor day-to-day operations for compliance using organizational and time management skills. • Learn the Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes. • Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch operations. • Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/ equipment. Qualifications: • Honorable discharge from the military in the last 1-3 years • Bachelor’s Degree preferred - In Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics or related field is a plus. • Demonstrated leadership through school, your community, clubs/organizations, or the military • Authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor individuals for employment visa for these positions. • Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role preferred. • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to learn and navigate various technology platforms. • Committed to learning and growing; receptive to feedback and developing self-awareness. • High level of commitment to operation and job responsibilities. • Results oriented, attention to detail and effective time management and organizational skills. • Builds and develops positive working relationships within department at all levels. • Ability to relocate is required for this role. Candidates must be willing to relocate based on business needs and assignment location following completion of the program. • 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 are 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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs./12 kg. • 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: Logistics/Supply Chain Job Family: Common Address: 111 Oxmoor Rd Primary Location: US-AL-Birmingham Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2512131

Lead and manage logistics operations and staff to meet customer and company goals, ensure safety and financial targets, and improve operational efficiencies. | 5+ years logistics/supply chain experience, 3+ years supervisory experience, high school diploma required, bachelor's preferred, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication and organizational skills. | Position Summary: Provide tactical direction and leadership to staff to ensure customer requirements are met while meeting our Penske goals and objectives. Maintain a professional approach while supporting the solution enabling achievement of all contractual obligations. Create and foster a relationship with the customer's logistics manager to facilitate operational stability. This position may be specific to one customer or group of customers with similar needs. Major Responsibilities: People: • Ensure that all supervisors understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives, Interview and hire all associates up to supervisor level. Conduct exit interviews as needed, Build engagement by expressing pride in the group where the goals are met and recognize and reward associates for their achievements, Develop direct reports through training and succession planning. Operations: • Interact daily with our local customer to ensure we understand existing and emerging customer needs, Utilize team to identify operational improvements in areas such as route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls, trailer loading, 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, Manage the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the Business Plan targets, Identifies issues with the operating metrics and P&L and responds accordingly, 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: • Monitor and improve accident 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. Growth / Customer Experience: • Execute a process to track and record value delivered to the customer, Identify and seize profitable business opportunities, Utilize available metrics to monitor and maximize customer efficiencies and achieve cost savings. Fleet/Assets: • Monitor and improve fleet/equipment utilization 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: • 5+years related logistics and supply chain experience required • At least 3 years managerial or supervisory experience required • High School degree or equivalent required • Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. Degree will be required for advancement to most positions. • Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint required • Strong written/oral communication and organizational 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. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more. Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain Job Family: Common Address: 4902 S Belt Central Dr Bldg 4 Primary Location: US-TX-Houston Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2511314