Logistics Operations Manager

Maersk; Lake City (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Arkansas to monitor and optimize freight movements for Pilot Freight Services connections. You will prepare paperwork, dispatch drivers and maintain quality service while adhering to company policies.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication and a solid background in logistics. On-site work in Lake City, AR with competitive pay and benefit options is offered.

Qualifications

• Customer service background preferred.
• Ability to read key elements of financial statements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of logistics systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations, process shipments, prepare paperwork and dispatch drivers.
• Serve as the primary interface between Pilot Freight Services, customers, sales, system operations and vendors.
• Ensure safe operations and compliance with laws and corporate policies.
• Train, supervise, coach and evaluate direct reports.
• Review operational KPIs and benchmarking data for improvements.
• Communicate freight status to customers, vendors and Pilot stations.
• Assist with loading/unloading and freight handling as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Financial statements

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Approachable

Logistics systems

Microsoft Office

Analytical

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

We are an integrated logistics company responsible for moving 20% of global trade annually. With a dedicated team of over 110,000 employees across 130 countries, we go all the way to connect and simplify global trade, and help our customers grow and thrive.

Maersk Ground Freight (MGF) offers transportation services like FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less Than Truckload), brokerage, cross-border trucking, groupage, and sortation hubs, connecting Maersk or Customer warehouses or depots or cross-dock/consolidation/deconsolidation facilities through a robust network led by best-in-class operations and technology. This integrated network will service multi-channels like B2B, B2C, B2B2C, e-commerce, direct to store, dropship, returns, and more, leveraging asset-based, asset-light, and non-asset models.

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Supervisor monitors all operations including but not limited to; Process shipments, prepare paperwork, communicate freight status and dispatch drivers for pick up. The supervisor will be the primary interface between Pilot Freight Services, customers, sales, system operations and vendors and provide quality customer service, while meeting company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for ongoing process analysis of operational systems, procedures, and staffing to drive continuous improvement in operating efficiencies. Assist District Manager with general tasks
• Responsible for ensuring safe operations as well as compliance with all OSHA regulations, all applicable laws, and Pilot’s Corporate Policies
• Effectively train, supervise, coach and evaluate all direct reports to foster good communications and morale
• Reviews operational key performance measures monthly as well as benchmarking data to drive any required correctional or improvement strategies
• Communicating freight status and any problems to customers, vendors and other Pilot stations and personnel
• Freight handling via forklift
• Load/Off-load build trucks for optimal routing
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Customer service background preferred
• Ability to read key elements of financial statements in support of functional role responsibilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have superior organizational and time management skills
• Must be approachable and motivated
• Knowledge of systems utilized as it relates to logistics
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAbility to thrive in a high-pressure environment
• Detail oriented and analytical

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

Pay Range

$65,000- $75,000 per year

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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