Night Freight Operations Manager

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is searching for a Logistics Supervisor to strengthen driver relationships and coordinate loads with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers. You will ensure service goals are met and work cross-functionally with billing, safety, payroll and maintenance to support a full driver board.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business Admin, Marketing, or Transportation/Logistics) and 2–3 years of fleet management or transportation experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics; two to three years of fleet management or transportation experience preferred.
• Six months to one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, proven management ability, and skill in operating a computer terminal and satellite communications system required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs (home time, payroll, utility, equipment issues, etc.) using our operating systems and telematics.
• Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, stops, directions, and driver availability.
• Understand and adhere to customer dynamics service expectations, goals, and initiatives to improve value for the Customer and Werner.
• Interface with departments such as billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
• Work with the Dedicated Logistics Manager and/or Operations Manager to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
• Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Computer terminals

Satellite communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin/Marketing/Transportation/Logistics

Job description

Werner Enterprises is searching for a Logistics Supervisor to strengthen driver relationships and coordinate loads with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers. You will ensure service goals are met and work cross-functionally with billing, safety, payroll and maintenance to support a full driver board.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business Admin, Marketing, or Transportation/Logistics) and 2–3 years of fleet management or transportation experience,