Penske Logistics ยท 3 days ago
Project Leader (Penske Logistics)
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPenske Logistics is a leading provider of transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions. The Project Manager will oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery while managing budgets and team dynamics, focusing on process improvements and operational efficiency.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, implementation, and adoption of project management tools and practices within the facility
Responsible for educating team members on lean practices and tools
If needed will negotiate with diverse teams of people (IT, Engineering, sales, customers, vendors) in a multinational, multicultural environment
Provide regular performance feedback to team members
Oversee all facility training and process improvement initiatives
Coach, mentor and motivate project teams - Ensure Accountability of Assigned Work
Instill in the operations leadership team that safe performance is a critical element required to achieve success and is recognized as an indicator of management effectiveness
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures
Hold team members, peers, and facilities accountable for safety issues/concerns
Lead project scope development and options analysis
Develop project implementation strategy and implementation schedule
Develop and maintain project documentation
Coordinate project activities with HR, IT, Engineering, sales and other groups as appropriate
Partner with Ops and Quality teams to audit processes to avoid process deviations
Prepare presentations and status reports and deliver to leadership or customer
Conduct benchmarking analysis and communicate results to leadership to establish baseline and to identify additional growth opportunities
Thoroughly review project budget for accuracy and report inconsistencies
Closely manage project resources and expenses to meet forecasted budget
Continually evaluate project to assess whether deliverable will meet company or customer's needs at the contractual rates
Maintain PQS, Kaizen+, EAC programs to meet or exceed projected facility expectations (participation, cost reduction/avoidance, hour reduction)
Qualification
Required
1 to 2 years of Project Management experience
Strong analytical and influencing skills, written/oral communication and organizational skills
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
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
Preferred
At least of 3 years of multiple supply chain service line experience (Warehousing)
Project Management certifications
Bachelor's degree, advanced degrees or certifications
Company
Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers supply chain solutions. It is a sub-organization of Penske Truck Leasing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Beverly
Senior Vice President - Finance Administration (CFO)
Christopher DeRose
General Manager - DCC Operations
Recent News
2025-10-30
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