Location Operations Lead (Path to Manager)

final mile; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Final Mile seeks a Location Supervisor to assist the Location Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations at the location. You will build strong client relationships and drive efficiency and growth in delivery operations, collaborating closely with the client and Location Manager.

The role emphasizes leadership, effective communication, and the ability to recruit and develop contractors while maintaining policy compliance and a safe, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in management and/or logistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and planning ability.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage time.
• Identifies and resolves problems. Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Identifies opportunities to increase accuracy and optimize resources and develops/recommends/implements solutions.
• Excellent negotiation skills with internal/external stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and AS400.

Responsibilities

• Become a Manager in training to advance to Location Manager.
• Delivery and route management.
• Assist in recruiting / retention of contractors.
• Foster engagement and positive culture.
• Work directly with the Client and Location Manager.
• Adhere and enforce all operational policies.
• Oversee Warehouse Operations where applicable.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Management experience

Logistics experience

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

AS400

Job description

Final Mile seeks a Location Supervisor to assist the Location Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations at the location. You will build strong client relationships and drive efficiency and growth in delivery operations, collaborating closely with the client and Location Manager.

The role emphasizes leadership, effective communication, and the ability to recruit and develop contractors while maintaining policy compliance and a safe, organized work environment.