Job Description:
WESTMORE CARRIERS IS HIRING A LOGISTICS MANAGER IN WEST FARGO, ND

COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, AND 401K

CALL JANET 331-270-3479 TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW TODAY!
Our dedicated logistics company is looking for a Dakota Area Manager to work our Dakota Area terminals in Bismarck, Sioux Falls & Fargo. This position oversees more than 40 routes including line haul and final mile deliveries with a mixed schedule.
The Area Manager is responsible for the management of the transportation arm of the Dakota Area (Fargo, Sioux Falls & Bismarck). The Area Manager works in alliance with the Transportation Team: Transportation Managers, AM and PM Traffic Coordinators, Driver Leads, Drivers and Dock Workers to ensure all staffing and equipment needs are adequate and maintained.
The Area Manager serves as the main recruiter to the team, and is always seeking to maintain sufficient staffing levels in terms of drivers and dock. In addition, the Area Manager is responsible for ensuring all Transportations Managers, drivers and the dock workers are scheduled and coordinated in correct roles each day, and communicated to in a timely manner regarding any changes. Area Manager works closely with Transportation Managers to ensures all truck and equipment maintenance is scheduled and completed in a timely manner and within compliance.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k) With Company Matching
• Dental, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Retirement Plan

Schedule:

• 10 Hour Shift
• Day Shift, Evening Shift, Night Shift
• Weekend Availability

Essential Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives daily and nightly updates from Transportation Managers, Traffic Coordinators, and Driver Leads.
• Available for calls with the TM, and attends scheduled calls as needed.
• Receives issues, and documents each issue presented verbally or via e-mail; immediately communicates a plan of action to resolve each to his/her supervisor; and provides an hourly update for all major issues, and one final update for minor issues until each issue is resolved
• Works with the Transportation Managers , AM and PM Traffic Coordinator and Driver Leads to identify and determine staffing or equipment needs
• Identifies any issues or gaps that would prohibit the ability to meet expectations, and communicate the reason(s) immediately to the Regional Manager.
• Assists the Transportation Managers, AM and PM Traffic Coordinators, and Driver Leads with any staffing needs, above or beyond, such as working with another staffing agency or carrier to provide staffing or equipment.
• Documents each issue presented verbally or via e-mail; immediately communicates a plan of action to resolve each to his/her Transportation Manager; and provides an hourly update for all major issues, and one final update for minor issues until each issue is resolved
• Completes immediate communication and instruction. Provides backup staff, and communicates the resolution and/or plan until a resolution is confirmed
• Ensures the tracking of metrics by the Transportation Managers, AM Traffic Coordinators on the LQM Board (People: attendance and arrival times; Safety: accidents and equipment; Quality: scanning percentage and recycles; and Responsiveness: OTD; and Cost: damaged equipment and re-deliveries; and Layered Audits), and assists in process
• Ensures the Driver Lineup / Contingency Plans are in place prior to departure by the Transportation Managers, AM Traffic Coordinator and Driver Leads.
• Ensures the equipment needs are in place prior to departure by Managers, Traffic Coordinators, and Driver Leads.
• Works with the Transportation managers to provide a detailed daily recap to Driver Leads to utilize at night
• Responsibility on all issues to ensure all are documented, resolved and all action plans and resolutions are communicated to his/her supervisor(s)

Additional Duties:

• Instructs and motivates staff
• Responsible for policy changes: adjusts schedule time according to need
• Plans, organizes, and manages with Transportation Manager the work of staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements
• Manages workflow for all 3 terminals
• Manages equipment, route and/or process changes, communicates and ensures consensus with team.
• Maintains adequate staffing and equipment levels to support operation
• Develops and implements Standard Operating Procedure on staffing processes
• Responsible for staying current on transportation regulations
• Ensure staff complies with the company rules, safety procedures, and government regulations
• Investigates vehicle and staffing accidents to determine causes and to improve safety procedures
• Monitors and controls transportation costs
• Report any major issues to Regional Manager immediately
• Completes special projects, and works with other team members within and outside of the office
• Serves as the backup to all applicable Transportation Positions
• Drives the company’s commitment to consistently meeting and exceeding the highest quality and service standards
• Performs other duties as required

To Apply Online, Go To: https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/westmorecarriersaa
CALL JANET 331-270-3479 TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW TODAY!
At Westmore Carriers, we strive to supply consistent, quality service to our customers without sacrificing the safety of our employees and independent contractors. Our foundation is rooted in supporting the logistics community with integrity and exceptional service—it’s what drives us.
Job Requirements:
Experience:

• Transportation Management: 3 Years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• West Fargo, ND 58078: Reliably Commute or Planning to Relocate Before Starting Work (Required)