Operations Manager

Action; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Resources is seeking an Operations Leader to drive profitability and growth at the Columbus terminal. You will coordinate day-to-day operations with a focus on safety, service, assets, and costs, while building strong relationships with drivers, operators, and customers.

You’ll lead continuous improvement initiatives, mentor staff, and collaborate with sales to expand opportunities. The role requires a Bachelor’s in transportation or related field and solid leadership experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the transportation industry.
• 3–5 years experience in the transportation field preferred.
• 0–2 years of fleet management/leadership of drivers preferred.
• Previous experience leading teams and managing remote locations preferred.
• Previous tank trailer and hazardous waste transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focused on key areas of Operations: Safety, Service, Revenue, Assets and Costs.
• Implement and support all company continuous improvement and safety efforts.
• Serves as the liaison for company drivers, owner operators and terminal associates.
• Interact with both internal and external customers to meet their needs and ensure superior customer service.
• Be an effective change leader with respect to processes, structure and business modeling.
• Driver advocate involved with retaining, recruiting and hiring of drivers; treat drivers fairly and respectfully.
• Coordinate daily terminal activities supporting terminal objectives.
• Collaborate with sales to manage existing and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and mentor staff through performance evaluation and coaching.
• Promote safe work behaviors through safety programs and objectives.

Skills

Team building

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Supervision & leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coaching & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in transportation or related field

Tools

TMW

McLeod

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an Operations Leader for Action Resources you are the pulse of the terminal responsible for growth and development of a profitable transportation operation. Coordinate and manage day to day operations to drive profitability and growth. with other terminals and drivers to meet the needs of the company with primary focus on their assigned market.

• Driver retention and development
• Safety focus every day in the areas of terminal and on the road
• Creating and maintaining a great culture success and team development
• Asset Management
• Build trust and relationship with existing and new customers

The Operations Leader will be the driving force for the terminal in meeting and exceeding their terminal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Operations, Retention, Safety & Compliance, Customer Service, Financials and annual goals and objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Focused on key areas of Operations: Safety, Service, Revenue, Assets and Costs
• Implement and support all company continuous improvement and safety efforts.
• Serves as the liaison for company drivers, owner operators and terminal associates
• Interact with both internal and external customers in a cooperative and professional manner to meet their need. Require the same level of cooperation from the driver force; ensure superior customer service
• Be an effective change leader, as it relates to processes, structure and business modeling t.
• Driver advocate, involved with retaining, recruiting and hiring of drivers; treating drivers fairly, respectfully and honestly.
• Coordinate daily terminal activities: supporting terminal specific operating objectives.
• Effectively handle escalation and time critical issues, perform transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate and support the sales team in managing existing, targeting and supporting new business opportunities
• Develop and mentor staff through performance evaluation and effective coaching
• Promotes and develops safe work behaviors through effective communication, implementation and follow-up of the company safety programs and objectives
• Identify process breakdowns and develop improvement plans with partners to resolve.
• Responsible for fostering a positive culture
• Assist in effectively onboarding drivers and associates to terminal processes
• Initial point of contact for personnel problems and troubleshooting.
• Monitor equipment for proper efficiency levels
• Abide by and provide feedback for continuous improvement of all EHSS policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Duties and responsibilities as assigned by Regional Terminal Manager

BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Teambuilding skills and the ability to drive change.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen with particular understanding of financial indicators and success measures.
• Strong supervision, planning, coordination, negotiations, and employee relations skills.
• Excellent customer facing and service skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent development and coaching ability

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the transportation industry
• 3-5years experience in the transportation field preferred.
• 0-2 years of fleet management/leadership of drivers preferred
• Previous experience leading teams and managing remote locations preferred.
• Previous tank trailer and hazardous waste transportation experience preferred
• Familiar with Transportation Management Software (ie: TMW, McLeod)
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.