Driver Operations Manager

Schneider; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Incentive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schneider in Elwood, IL is seeking a Driver Manager to ensure successful execution of customer freight delivery through effective driver management. The role serves as a link between the business, drivers and customers and operates on a full-time, Mon-Fri schedule from 10 a.m.

to 7 p.m. The Driver Manager will balance customer and driver needs, provide ongoing performance coaching, manage payroll and home time, and collaborate with multiple teams to implement solutions that improve retention and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2 years of equivalent work experience preferred.
• 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

Strong written and verbal comms

Advanced problem solving

Collaborative with teams

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2 years of equivalent work experience

Job description

Schneider in Elwood, IL is seeking a Driver Manager to ensure successful execution of customer freight delivery through effective driver management. The role serves as a link between the business, drivers and customers and operates on a full-time, Mon-Fri schedule from 10 a.m.

to 7 p.m. The Driver Manager will balance customer and driver needs, provide ongoing performance coaching, manage payroll and home time, and collaborate with multiple teams to implement solutions that improve retention and