Description

JOB SUMMARY

Energy Transport Logistics is seeking a self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment and has strong multitasking abilities. The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe execution of daily operational plans and strategies to manage, lead and allocate resources, disseminate information to teammates, ensure compliance with key processes while achieving safety, quality, efficiency and financial KPI’s.

Why you should pick Energy Transport Logistics

At Energy Transport Logistics we believe our employees’ safety and well-being come first.

We offer our employees:

• Strong safety culture.
• Competitive market-driven wages based on your skillset and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package (PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, & 401k).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Terminal Management to ensure that operations team is communicating effectively and professionally with the correct party, whether with each other, the customer, agent, or downline station regarding, but not limited to Freight Availability, Capacity, Status, Cost.
• Work with Terminal Manager on analyzing Daily Reports and Monthly P&L to assess performance, trends, opportunities, savings, and efficiency.
• Lead, motivate and support a team in a time-sensitive and demanding environment. Be a catalyst for coaching and developing those around you to support the operational needs of the terminal.
• Implement processes for improvement, when necessary.
• Maintain constant communication with Terminal Manager in addressing service failures, issues, and OSD’s along with developing and putting in place sustainable processes and procedures of improvements.
• Initiates positive methods of driving effective conflict resolution and quality control.
• Work with Terminal Manager on onboarding strategies for new hires to keep employee retention.
• Engages with Terminal Manager with employee schedules to ensure operations is staffed appropriately.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures to ensure that safety and work standards are met, if not exceeded in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Ensure accurate daily reporting of Trailers, Forklifts, Loading equipment and Containers/chassis.
• Ensure all shipment back up paperwork, documentation and reference numbers are attached, scanned in, or entered appropriately.
• Manage daily receiving of arriving schedules and direct drivers.
• Review or adjust as directed, spot quotes, rates, charges.
• Has a general understanding of U.S. Customs and Bond compliance.
• Must be willing to adapt and cover all operational roles.
• Schedule flexibility is key for this role.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES

• Strong Leadership, Communication Skills, and Problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of all MS Office Programs, freight operating systems such as AS400, Alpha Truck, TMW, Freight Data, etc.
• Strong communications skills; verbal, written and phone.
• Ability to stand, lift, squat for extended period of time- Requires good Physical Condition.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs., unassisted.
• Forklift and general freight handling experience.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials handling.

Education and Experience

• Must have five (5) or more years of supervisory/ managerial experience in a high-volume, fast-paced transportation environment.

• Prior Airfreight experience is desired.