Operations Manager / Service Center Manager

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Hermantown (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing organization

Competitive weekly pay

Quick advancement

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading freight transportation company in Hermantown, MN seeks an Operations Manager / Service Center Manager. The role involves overseeing Service Center activities, managing personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in the LTL industry and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, paid holidays, and vacation days.

Qualifications

• Experience in the LTL/ Transportation industry.
• Ability to recruit, hire, and train Service Center personnel.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and measure Service Center performance.
• Develop and implement sales/marketing action plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry

Managed Drivers and Dock Workers

Managed a Sales staff

Budget management

Job description

Operations Manager / Service Center Manager

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager/Service Center Manager to lead and optimize all Service Center activities.

Overview

Operations Manager/Service Center Managers are responsible for the organization, staffing, enforcement and accomplishment of all Service Center activities in an efficient and economical manner consistent with Corporate’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and measures Service Center performance to identify opportunities or problem areas and develop solutions
• Maintains excellent communication with external and internal customers
• Analyzes revenue statistics
• Identifies sales opportunities and develops customer solutions
• Keeps fully informed of competitor developments
• Recruits, qualifies, interviews, hires, trains and develops Service Center personnel
• Develops sales/marketing action plans to maximize territory revenue
• Investigates, reports and initiates corrective actions for accidents, job related injuries and employee discrepancies
• Understands and complies with Dayton Freight’s safety practices including DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations
• Evaluates all freight claims
• Ensures that Service Center premises are protected and maintained
• Facilitates informational meetings with Service Center team members
• Effectively handles special assignments as directed

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry
• Managed Drivers and Dock Workers
• Managed a Sales staff
• Has been responsible for developing and following a budget

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

Starting Pay

$75,000 - $90,000 per year. This amount reflects total compensation (base + bonus). Pay does vary depending on relevant industry experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Truck Transportation