Assistant Manager Facility Operations 1

FedEx Group; Madison, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx facility in Madison, AL seeks a facilities manager to oversee day-to-day operations and safety performance, ensuring quality measures are met, staffing is optimized, and contractual obligations are fulfilled.

You will hire, coach, monitor budgets, and drive continuous improvement while promoting FedEx's Safety Above All culture and leading safety initiatives across the team. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years’ experience in direct management of employees and their performance, operational or military leadership.
• Experience in managing staff, performance, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs.
• Hire, terminations, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, performance management and staff productivity.
• Plan, organize, staff, direct and control daily operations; manage department budget and ensure compliance.
• Ensure facility adheres to contract and holds IC/ISP accountable to operating agreement.
• Monitor performance standards, goals and report results.
• Lead safety initiatives and promote a Safety Above All Culture.
• Promote a safe work environment through safety committees, training and addressing concerns.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership / inspiring vision

Mentoring / coaching

Knowledge of FedEx field operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assists in managing the complete day-to-day operation and maintenance of a large volume facility and ensures the facility is operating to optimize safety and quality measures. Ensures facility performance metrics are met using proper utilization of staffing. Supports the FedEx FedEx (FedEx) Safety Above All Culture.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Champion for FedEx’s Safety Above All Culture and supports all related initiatives.


• Management responsibilities include, but are not limited to: hiring, terminations, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, performance management and staff productivity.


• Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls the day-to-day operations of the department; develops and implements policies and programs as necessary.


• Develops and manages the department budget; ensures compliance and addresses variances and other budget concerns.


• Ensures that the facility adheres to all aspects of the contract and holds all Independent Contractors (IC) and Independent Service Providers (ISP) accountable to the operating agreement.


• Manages the execution of performance standards, goals, and reports results as appropriate.


• Implements corporate initiative roll outs, recommends improvement strategies, and monitors implementation within the facility.


• Participates in the development of and responsible for administering company safety strategies and programs.


• Promotes a safe work environment through overseeing safety committees, training, and verifying all safety concerns are addressed.


• Verifies that the facility is in compliance with business controls and oversees the development of action plans to address deficiencies found during business control self audit (BCSA).


• Performs all other facility activities in the absence of the Sr. manager.


• Applies Quality Driven Management principles to promote continuous improvement.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience required in direct management of employees and their performance, operational or military leadership.


• A combination of above listed experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.


• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information.


• Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.


• Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs.


• Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.


• Ability to inspire a shared vision and empower and motivate a team.


• Ability to mentor, coach and act as a knowledge resource to other employees.


• Knowledge of concepts, practices, policies and procedures related to FedEx field operations, linehaul, and contractor relations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details:

“The desired location for this position would beMadison, AL. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.”

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights


• Pay Transparency


• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)


• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)


• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)