Start-Up Operations Manager

Swift Transportation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Transportation in Phoenix seeks a hands-on Project Manager to lead the Planning and Implementation Process for new Dedicated Operations. You will develop startup plans, recruit onsite personnel, and coordinate cross-functional teams across departments.

The role requires 1+ years in transportation operations, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication under pressure, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in transportation operations required.
• Previous project management experience preferred.
• Must be able to work under stress while remaining professional at all times.
• Must be proactive and work efficiently independently with no supervision.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Planning and Implementation Process for new Dedicated Operations.
• Develop startup plans for new dedicated operations utilizing various software and/or standardized templates.
• Develop critical work tasks/paths, and follow up to ensure tasks are completed on time to achieve stated objectives.
• Recruit/select onsite-personnel, construct staff and driver job descriptions and expectations, construct driver training manuals and training conducted checklists, organize and conduct driver meetings, work with internal staff to set-up communications, information technology, and equipment supplies.
• Travel to and temporarily resides at start-up site; duration of stay will depend on complexity of the account.

Skills

Transportation operations

Project management

Communication skills

Stress management

Independence / self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range: $59,750.00 - $72,500.00 Annual

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Manage the Planning and Implementation Process for new Dedicated Operations.

• Develop start up plans for new dedicated operations utilizing various software and/or standardized templates.
• Develop critical work tasks/paths, and follow up to ensure tasks are completed on time to achieve stated objectives. Recruit/select onsite-personnel, construct staff and driver job descriptions and expectations, construct driver training manuals and training conducted checklists, organize and conduct driver meetings, work with internal staff to set-up communications, information technology, and equipment supplies.
• Analyze the new business operational processes and trains and evaluates new employees. Communicates with both corporate and on-site customer management on progress toward objectives.
• Construct a 'Lessons Learned' document at the completion of each start up and rates the implementation in relation to the start-up plan.
• Create implementation plans for new business proposals. Presents implementation process to prospective customers in sales presentations.
• Travel to and temporarily resides at start-up site; duration of stay will depend on complexity of the account.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Who We Are:

Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 1+ years experience in transportation operations required.
• Previous project management experience preferred.
• Must be able to work under stress while remaining professional at all times.
• Must be proactive and work efficiently independently with no supervision.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

What we offer:

Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.

Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities. We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.

Training, Development & Growth Opportunities. Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.