Fleet Manager

Kum & Go; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Health, Dental and Vision Package

In-Store and Fuel Discounts

Retirement plan with company match (401K)

Annual incentive bonus program

Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy

Job summary

A retail company in Des Moines is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee driver operations and service activities. The ideal candidate should possess logistics experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 - $62,000, health benefits, and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a Fleet Manager position at a logistics company preferred.
• Experience in the transportation industry preferred.
• Previous managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day driver and service-related activities.
• Manage issues related to service, equipment management, and driver-related issues.
• Work to analyze and provide solutions for chronic operation problems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

TMW dispatching software

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day driver and service-related activities and functions for assigned geographical/terminal driver locations, including daily planning, dispatch of customer orders, and ensuring that orders are dispatched and delivery windows are met.
• Manage day-to-day issues regarding service, equipment management (in conjunction with Region Manager), driver-related issues, and service deviations.
• Work with Central Planning Operations Manager/Senior Fleet Manager to analyze and provide solutions for chronic problems within operation, including performance to customer expectations, efficiency concerns, and driver performance.
• Able to navigate Solar's TMW dispatching software as well as multiple screens to utilize email, customer websites, and dispatching software.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift including weekends.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience: 1+ yrs. experience in a Fleet Manager position at a logistics company preferred; Experience in the transportation industry preferred; Previous managerial experience preferred
• Competencies: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including strong listening skills; Ability to operate independently without continuous oversight or direction; Proven ability to prioritize and balance competing needs; History of taking initiative to identify and solve work-related problems; Experience in exercising initiative and sound judgment in decision-making

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $50,000 - $62,000 per year. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Kum & Go considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

• Full Health, Dental and Vision Package with company contribution to cost.
• In-Store and Fuel Discounts
• Retirement plan with company match (401K).
• This position will be eligible for the annual incentive bonus program.
• Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy, along with additional perks and benefits

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Retail