Operations Manager

R+L Carriers, Inc.; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation after 90 days

Job summary

R+L Carriers, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager in Arlington, TN to plan, organize and direct service center operations. This role oversees customer service, interaction, and daily logistics to ensure efficient freight handling and on-time dispatch of LTL loads.

Starting at $72,000 annually, this full-time position runs Monday–Friday with a 4:00pm–2:30am shift and includes potential vacation after 90 days. Join a company focused on operational excellence and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and logistical skills.
• Knowledge of LTL industry, DOT rules, OSHA laws, NMFC, and tariffs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front-line staff including drivers and dock personnel.
• Lead, educate, and develop employees.
• Maintain staffing levels for Dock, Linehaul, and City operations.
• Develop action plans to meet productivity and service goals.
• Oversee safety, security, and loss prevention per OSHA and DOT guidelines.
• Ensure timely dispatch of LTL loads.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Logistical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

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