Operations Manager

TForce Freight; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TForce Freight in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at service centers and analyze data to drive productivity, service and quality improvements. You will work with the service center management team to implement action plans and improve performance.

You will supervise other service center supervisors, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to labor agreements while focusing on on-time deliveries and reducing missed pickups.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong communication skills
• Previous dock operations experience - Preferred
• Supervisory experience in the transportation industry - Preferred
• High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree (or internationally comparable degree) - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews the projected performance plan to verify the correct number of drivers, routes, and employees are allocated to their area of responsibility
• Compares planned versus actual performance reports to identify best practices, root causes for service failures, and operational adjustments.
• Observes dock operations to ensure established work procedures (e.g., freight handling, etc.) are followed.
• Work with other managers to coordinate hiring and promotion decisions.
• Work with other managers to ensure adherence to labor agreements and address grievances.
• Participates in new hire orientation meetings to communicate expectations, company policies, service and productivity goals.
• Determine employee training needs and provide feedback and support.
• Conduct performance evaluations and resolve individual and group performance issue.
• Builds labor relations by interacting with the service center management team and unionized employees and addressing and resolving requests and situations.
• Communicates updated corporate policies and service center work rules to ensure employees are aware and understand established processes.
• Focuses on meeting and exceeding expected levels of service (e.g., on time deliveries, eliminating missed pick-ups, reducing claims, etc.) to reduce customer churn and grow additional business.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (or internationally comparable degree)

High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

An Operations Manager will oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations within service centers. This individual analyzes operational data to understand productivity, service, and quality targets. This position collaborates with the service center management team to develop action plans and improve service level results. This position oversees other service center supervisors.

Job Description

Job Title

Operations Manager

Job Summary

An Operations Manager will oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations within service centers. This individual analyzes operational data to understand productivity, service, and quality targets. This position collaborates with the service center management team to develop action plans and improve service level results. This position oversees other service center supervisors.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews the projected performance plan to verify the correct number of drivers, routes, and employees are allocated to their area of responsibility
• Compares planned versus actual performance reports to identify best practices, root causes for service failures, and operational adjustments.
• Observes dock operations to ensure established work procedures (e.g., freight handling, etc.) are followed.
• Work with other managers to coordinate hiring and promotion decisions.
• Work with other managers to ensure adherence to labor agreements and address grievances.
• Participates in new hire orientation meetings to communicate expectations, company policies, service and productivity goals.
• Determine employee training needs and provide feedback and support.
• Conduct performance evaluations and resolve individual and group performance issue.
• Builds labor relations by interacting with the service center management team and unionized employees and addressing and resolving requests and situations.
• Communicates updated corporate policies and service center work rules to ensure employees are aware and understand established processes.
• Focuses on meeting and exceeding expected levels of service (e.g., on time deliveries, eliminating missed pick-ups, reducing claims, etc.) to reduce customer churn and grow additional business.

Job Requirements

• U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong communication skills
• Previous dock operations experience - Preferred
• Supervisory experience in the transportation industry - Preferred
• High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree (or internationally comparable degree) - Preferred

About Us

Dedicated to putting the power of logistics to work for you, our freight solutions help you get better results, encounter fewer problems, and get more done every day. As a global leader in logistics, TForce Freight is committed to making your less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments easier and improving your efficiency - delivering more solutions and more results at every turn.