Operations Manager

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing organization

Competitive weekly pay

Quick advancement

Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) etc.

Paid holidays and vacation days

Professional and people-centered work environment

Job summary

A transportation company in Grandview, MO, seeks an experienced Operations Manager. You will develop methods for efficient freight routing, manage a team of drivers and dockworkers, and ensure safety compliance. This position offers competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal environment for career growth in the logistics industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing operational practices within a transportation context.
• Ability to promote a safety culture and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods and procedures for efficient routing of freight.
• Utilize T.E.A.M. System to maximize resources.
• Prepare and compile production records and measure service center objectives.
• Maintain customer relations consistent with company policies.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry

Has managed Drivers and Dockworkers

Knowledge of the surrounding geographical area to the Service Center

Job description

Overview

Operations Managers develop methods and procedures for the most efficient and economical routing and movement of customers\' freight in an error-free manner as well as within established service center budget guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Utilize T.E.A.M. System for P&D and Dock Operations as well as trailer utilization report to maximize resource (i.e. company assets, equipment, personnel) capabilities.
• Prepare and compile daily, weekly, monthly production and service records and measure conformance to stated service center objectives.
• Observe, inspect and measure proficiencies in service center personnel to determine changes in work practices and/or procedures necessary to improve overall service center operations.
• Review logs and reports and confers with shift supervisory personnel to ascertain scheduling, production and administrative support function requirements.
• Maintain superior internal and external customer relations, consistent with company policies.
• Receive constructive criticism and praise in a business-like fashion and maintain a professional, positive attitude.
• Assist in the training, development and evaluation of all supervisory and production personnel work performance and recommends or initiates personnel records documentation.
• Responsible for recruitment of prospective subordinate employees, including screening, qualifying and interviewing in conjunction with Service Center Manager.
• Inspect Service Center facilities for conformance to prescribed standards of safety and cleanliness.
• Inspect service center for security, such as bay doors locked at the end of each shift, tractors locked, keys properly stored in designated area, freight in appointment trailers locked.
• Responsible for routine maintenance/repairs and initiates requisitions for corrective actions required through service center manager.
• Work closely with Line Coordinator in the planning and implementation of line haul schedules to ensure consistent attainment of on-time service performance requirements.
• Confer with various departments to ensure coordination of service center activities; i.e. line haul, sales, maintenance and claims.
• Issue directives to subordinates to coordinate the movement of expedited, late or special circumstance freight.
• Assist in the investigation of all accidents and job related injuries and ensure report preparation is timely and accurate with corresponding corrective actions initiated; coordinates same with Director of Safety. Applies company safety practices including DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations and ensures worker compliance.
• Participate in Controlled Substance Testing Program, which meets minimum Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Pre-Employment, Random, Reasonable Cause and Post Accident Testing.
• Assist in the preparation and conduct of regular service center meetings to inform supervisory, staff and production/service personnel about service center performance, company trends, sales/marketing plans as well as individual accomplishments and performances; facilitate open communications.
• Coordinate and facilitate Company and service center sponsored TQM Continuous Improvement Process; handle special assignments as directed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry
• Has managed Drivers and Dockworkers
• Knowledge of the surrounding geographical area to the Service Center

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Truck Transportation