Quality Control Manager - Final Mile

Suddath; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees

PTO and paid company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Suddath is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee the driver fleet quality, conduct site visits, and coordinate claims with insurance carriers. You will lead onboarding for independent contractors, train crews on new installations, and ensure service orders stay on schedule.

The role requires strong Excel and communication skills, plus the ability to manage multiple onboarding and training initiatives in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; relevant experience acceptable in lieu of education.
• Minimum two years in transportation, logistics, customer service or related industry.
• Two years’ experience with appliance installation and delivery preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• Ability to read, speak and write English to complete paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform site visits to assess property damage and track accordingly.
• Negotiate settlements with customers and coordinate repair plans.
• Lead onboarding and training for independent contractors.
• Maintain schedules for routes, deliveries and service orders.
• Provide on-site assistance for large installs and escalated issues.
• Collaborate with sales, superintendents and driver trainer.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Time management

Team leadership

Effective communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook/Word

Education

High School Diploma

4-year college degree preferred (Construction/Business/Supply Chain)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Why Choose Suddath to “Move” your Career to the Next Level?

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
• For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits.

Position Summary

The Quality Control manager is responsible for overall quality of our Driver Fleet. Position responsibilities include performing site visits for claims, as well as Independent Contractor job checks and site visits for Meet Trucks. Position will be initial contact for all claims and in dealing with insurance companies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform site visits to assess property damage and track accordingly.
• Negotiate appropriate settlements to customers with damage.
• Organize all repair plans and follow up to ensure completion.
• Report any claims that exceed deductible to Claims Manager.
• Work with Driver Trainer and develop onboarding processes and plans for all new independent contractors.
• Provide training to Independent Contractors on how to install new products properly.
• Perform Service Orders as needed.
• Do pre-site visits for MEET Trucks.
• Assess current contractors and teams and develop training as necessary.
• Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of new independent contractors.
• Initiate and maintain good relations with sales team and customers/superintendents.
• Address and resolve concerns from superintendents.
• Complete Independent Contractor Drive-Behinds and Ride-Alongs and fill out all necessary paperwork.
• Call customers to complete Independent Contractor Performance Surveys and fill out all necessary paperwork.
• Maintain constant communication with Independent Contractors to ensure routes, deliveries, and Service Orders are on schedule.
• Track and address delays in stops with Independent Contractors.
• Complete deliveries and installs as needed.
• Provide on-site assistance to Independent Contractors to complete large installs.
• Ensure all escalated issues are resolved.

Education And Experience

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required or relevant experience in lieu of education requirement. Four (4) year college degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain Logistics, or related field preferred, but not required. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the transportation, logistics, customer service or related industry required. Minimum two (2) years’ experience with appliance installation and delivery required. Valid state driver’s license required. Must carry and maintain valid auto insurance policy.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Operates with a customer service mentality. Ability to manage time effectively and consistently meet deadlines. Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility and patience. Ability to represent the company in a professional manner. Excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under minimal supervision and with a strong sense of self-motivation. Ability to lead and manage a team. Ability to sufficiently read, speak, and write English to understand and give directions, and to complete paperwork accurately. Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment as dictated by the duties of the job and perform data entry and typing functions.

Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled environment. Occasionally requires work performed in a non-climate-controlled warehouse or outside environment. Requires sitting, walking, and standing. Occasionally requires bending and stooping. Occasionally requires standing and walking for long periods of time. Ability to lift and stack items weighing up to 30 pounds over head, and lift and stack items weighing up to 65 pounds to chest height and carry them a distance of fifty feet. Occasional ability to climb ladders, stairs, and ramps and perform generally heavy labor in various weather conditions and temperatures. Work performed requires the use of hands to control or feel objects and will utilize repetitive movements when entering data. Requires the use of clear speech communicated to others and understanding the speech of another person. Requires the ability to see details of objects within close range.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made available to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. These physical demands include, but are not necessarily limited to: standing, sitting, walking, typing, hearing and talking for prolonged periods of time.
• Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.