The Role
Manages cross-functional implementation projects for logistics operations, including project planning, timelines, milestones, process improvement, technology implementation, training coordination, meetings, budgets, compliance, and tracking mechanisms. Collaborates with technology, operations, safety, finance, and HR teams. Requires logistics or supply chain experience, project management knowledge, strong communication, problem-solving, and 30–40% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position Summary:
The role of the Manager-Implementations will manage and coordinate the execution of implementation team projects for Penske Logistics. Specific responsibilities include formalization and active management of project plans, clarifying timelines, milestones, goals and ownership, identifying and leading process improvement/centralization, technology implementation, and training activities. Such efforts will require cross-function involvement with TSS, Logistics Technology, Operations, Safety, Finance, and Human Resources. Will lead regular meetings to ensure effectiveness of plan, cost implications and compliance.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Travel: 30-40%
Major Responsibilities:
• Overall project management
• Leading process improvement
• Training coordination
• Meeting management
• Budget adherence
• Tracking mechanism development and updates
• Project template maintenance
• Leads cross-functional team meetings
• Other projects and tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a logistics, operations, or supply chain environment required
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a project management role preferred
• In-depth knowledge of Penske Logistics’ business practices and functional expertise within the Product Line.
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office suite
• Intermediate knowledge in project management programs such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project
• Knowledge in process improvement, change management and supply chain functions
• Intermediate knowledge of Financial literacy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Independent problem-solving and decision making
• Ability to translate goals to project team
• 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 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 supply chain 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a logistics, operations, or supply chain environment
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a project management role
- In-depth knowledge of Penske Logistics business practices and functional expertise within the product line
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Intermediate knowledge of project management programs such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project
- Knowledge of process improvement, change management, and supply chain functions
- Intermediate financial literacy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Independent problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Ability to translate goals to the project team
- Regular, predictable, full attendance
- Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule and location
- Successful completion of employment application, background investigation, and drug screening
Penske Logistics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Penske Logistics and has not been reviewed or approved by Penske Logistics.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a 401(k) and, in some driver roles, a 100% company‑funded pension that provides strong long‑term value. These retirement features are described as rare and valuable within certain assignments.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave are part of the standard package, with some roles offering PTO starting on day one. Time‑off provisions are consistently presented alongside core benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage are complemented by telemedicine, mental‑health support, and disability options. FSAs/HSAs and wellness resources contribute to broad healthcare coverage.
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The Company
What We Do
Penske Logistics is a Penske Transportation Solutions company. We provide supply chain management and logistics solutions to leading brands around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, freight management, and dry-van truckload services. Penske offers customized supply chain and logistics solutions including: Dedicated Contract Carriage; Distribution Center Management; Freight Management; Freight Brokerage; Transportation Management Solutions (TMS); Lead Logistics Provider (LLP), Control Tower and 4PL Solutions. We serve a variety of industries including: automotive; food, beverage, grocery, wine and spirits; cold chain; convenience and drug stores; quick service restaurants (QSRs); retail; big box retailers; building and construction products; CPG; healthcare; industrial manufacturing; consumer appliances and consumer electronics; and many others.
