P&D Manager - CSP

Federal Express Corporation; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking an experienced P&D Operations Manager to lead hiring, training, and performance of staff and independent contractors in a high-volume facility in Ladson, SC. You will drive safety, efficiency, and service quality by coordinating with Customer Service, Sales, and facility leadership.

You will oversee daily P&D operations, manage IC/ISP agreements, ensure DOT compliance, and monitor vehicle maintenance and safety programs to reduce costs and improve

Qualifications

• Experience leading a P&D or similar operations team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day P&D operations with staff and ICs/ISPs.
• Ensure DOT compliance and record accuracy for driver and entity files.
• Supervise safety programs and conduct regular safety meetings.
• Coordinate with Customer Pickup Coordination and Customer Service to resolve issues.
• Manage vendor/contractor relationships and enforce terms of agreements.

Skills

Staff management

Safety leadership

Operations planning

Contractor management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CDAS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for managing the pickup and delivery (P&D) operations through the management of staff and achieving results indirectly through the use of Independent Contractors (IC), Independent Service Providers (ISP), temporary agencies and their employees. Supports the FedEx Safety Above All Culture. Works closely with customer service, sales, Customer Pickup Coordination and facility management to ensure successful customer-facing results. May be involved in managing facility Linehaul operations to minimize Linehaul costs in facilities if dedicated Linehaul management resources are not available.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Champion for FXG’s Safety Above All Culture and supports all related initiatives
• Management responsibilities include, but are not limited to: hiring, terminations, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity
• Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls the day-to-day operations of the P&D department
• Manages the company’s contractual relationships with ICs and ISPs, including conducting and documenting business/ISP discussions, conducting forums and ensuring the company’s compliance with the applicable agreement. Advises senior management on decisions to initiate and/or terminate operating agreements
• Ensures compliance to Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements including but not limited to the accurate completion of unit history files, driver, non-driver, temporary and entity files
• Ensures compliance with Company policy and federal, state and local regulations
• Ensures thorough vehicle maintenance checks are conducted and audits vehicle maintenance records in accordance with contractually agreed upon standards and DOT requirements
• Communicates and discusses contractual changes and issues with Authorized Officers or Business Contacts of Independent Contractors/Independent Service Providers. Holds ICs/ISPs accountable to the terms and conditions of the applicable agreement
• Assists Customer Pickup Coordination and Customer Service in resolving P&D issues
• Accompanies sales professionals on local account visits; addresses any customer issues and assists in the sales process of on-boarding new accounts
• Participates in the development of and responsible for administering company employee relations strategies, including maintaining the confidentiality of such material and matters
• Conducts safety meetings with employees, leads safety committee for P&D, and ensures safety inspections are completed
• Promotes safety by conducting voluntary safety meetings for ICs, ISPs and temporary agencies and their employees.
• Participates in the development of and responsible for administering company safety strategies and programs.
• Ensures completion of BCSA tests, action planning and appropriate follow-up to ensure compliance
• May direct the facility’s sort operations if dedicated management resources are not available
• May be involved in managing Linehaul schedules and plans for facility sorts to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads, and ensure service integrity if dedicated Linehaul management resources are not available
• Peforms other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Two (2) years required previous management experience, operational leadership, military leadership or project/team leader experience, OR
• Three (3) years’ experience in transportation related coordination; OR
• A combination of one (1) year management with two (2) years of transportation related coordination experience.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information
• Ability to effectively provide employees instruction on process and practice
• Demonstrated ability to build professional rapport, effectively lead a team and positively influence diverse groups
• Ability to motivate a team to perform at the highest level by inspiring a shared vision and empowering them to act
• Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications required. Working knowledge of Contractor/Driver Administration and Settlement (CDAS) preferred
• Ability to develop and effectively implement field operational processes
• Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions

Job Conditions

• May work in hot or cold temperatures
• May work in an environment with loud noise and fumes
• Minimal travel required

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)