Operations Manager

R+L Carriers; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

R+L Carriers is seeking an Operations Manager for the Arlington, TN Service Center to plan, organize, and direct all service center operations including customer service and dispatch of LTL freight. This full-time role requires proven leadership, strong organizational and communication skills, and knowledge of DOT/OSHA guidelines.

Starting salary is $72,000 with benefits and a Monday–Friday night shift 4:00pm–2:30am.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and logistical skills.
• Knowledge of LTL, DOT, OSHA rules and related regulations preferred.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the City and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise front-line supervisors, drivers, and freight handlers.
• Educate and develop employees.
• Maintain staffing levels for dock, linehaul, and city operations.
• Prepare and implement action plans to meet productivity and service goals.
• Establish safety, security, and loss prevention procedures per guidelines.
• Ensure clean, safe working conditions for the facility and equipment.
• Ensure quality freight handling procedures are followed.
• Interpret and enforce Service Center Work Instructions and company policies.
• Ensure timely dispatch of LTL loads.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Service Center Manager.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Logistical skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Manager, Starting at $72,000

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 4:00pm-2:30am

Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment

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Company Culture

R+L Carriershas immediate need for aOperations Managerto plan, organize, manage, and direct service center operations at ourArlington, TN Service Center. This person oversees and is directly involved in all phases of the service center operation including, but not limited to, customer service, customer interaction, and operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Front-line Supervisors, Driver, and Freight Handler Management
• Lead, educate, and develop employees
• Maintaining staffing levels for Dock, Linehaul, and City operations
• Prepare and implement action plans to ensure planned productivity and service goals are met
• Prepare and manage safety, security, and loss prevention procedures in accordance with Company, OSHA, and DOT guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring clean and safe working condition of the facility and equipment
• Ensure quality freight handling procedures are followed
• Interpret, implement, and enforce Service Center Work Instructions and Company policies.
• Ensure the timely dispatching of LTL Loads
• Other duties as assigned by the Service Center Manager

Requirements:

• Candidates must have proven leadership experience. Must have the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Organizational /Communication / and Logistical skills with solid problem-solving abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of LTL Industry, DOT Rules and Regulations, OSHA Laws, Hazardous Materials Regulations, NMFC and Tariff Rules, and common LTL best practices, preferred.
• Knowledge of all aspects of ensuring quality freight handling techniques preferred.
• Must have computer skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of the City, and surrounding areas

Preferred candidates will have:

• Operations management experience in the LTL industry is STRONGLYpreferred