Driver Manager - Driver Performance & Payroll Lead

Schneider National, Inc.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Results-based incentive pay program

Job summary

Schneider is seeking a Driver Manager in Milford, CT to ensure successful execution of customer freight delivery through effective driver management. The Driver Manager will act as a link between the business, our drivers and customers.

The role involves making safety-conscious decisions, balancing stakeholder needs, coaching drivers, managing payroll and home time, and collaborating with multiple teams to drive retention and business success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2 years of equivalent work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with a variety of teams, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Make safety-conscious decisions that ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Balance the needs of our customers, drivers and the business.
• Provide continuous, structured and proactive performance management and coaching to drivers.
• Manage driver payroll and home time.
• Collaborate with various teams to identify and implement creative solutions to improve retention and drive business.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2 years experience

Job description

Schneider is seeking a Driver Manager in Milford, CT to ensure successful execution of customer freight delivery through effective driver management. The Driver Manager will act as a link between the business, our drivers and customers.

The role involves making safety-conscious decisions, balancing stakeholder needs, coaching drivers, managing payroll and home time, and collaborating with multiple teams to drive retention and business success.