What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Specialist position at Blair?
Blair Logistics a PS Logistics Company, is a fast growing, people oriented trucking company that is committed to excellence. We were founded in 2009 as an owner operator transportation company and started with 15 trucks. We have now grown to over 600 owner operators with 750 trailers! Our fleet is made up of owner operators and lease purchase operators with flatbed and conestoga trailers.
We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities, and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation.
We know the success of our customers, our agents, and our entire company starts with our drivers. This is why we do all we can to ensure drivers are satisfied, supported, and respected. Our focus on our drivers allows us to provide efficient flatbed shipping services, enabling success for each and every one of our customers.
Job Description
Ensure smooth and efficient daily operations of the company by overseeing employees in their daily duties, optimizing processes and procedures to achieve maximum efficiency, and ensuring deliverables are met.
This job will fill a number of operational roles for our office on site at Steelfab Charlotte NC. The person will be working with Steelfab to coordinate shipments and deliveries and working alongside the Blair and P&S drivers that haul out of there to make sure we accommodate Steelfabs shipping needs in a timely and effective manner. This person will also help coordinate planning and administrative duties for the Kenly NC load planners. This will be an office job, and not physically demanding, but the person will likely go on the yard occasionally throughout the day to help drivers spot trailers and deliver paperwork.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
4 year degree preferred
Experience Level Preferred: 1 - 3 years
Qualifications
A Successful Operations Specialist must consistently demonstrate the company’s Mission and Values. They must have good oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with customers, drivers and other team members in person and on the telephone. They must be customer service-oriented as well as team-oriented and must have good organizational skills. A successful Operations Specialist must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Finally, they must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed to including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Additional Information
This job is a salary position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities.
PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.
We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities, and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation.
We know the success of our customers, our agents, and our entire company starts with our drivers. This is why we do all we can to ensure drivers are satisfied, supported, and respected. Our focus on our drivers allows us to provide efficient flatbed shipping services, enabling success for each and every one of our customers.
Job Description
Ensure smooth and efficient daily operations of the company by overseeing employees in their daily duties, optimizing processes and procedures to achieve maximum efficiency, and ensuring deliverables are met.
This job will fill a number of operational roles for our office on site at Steelfab Charlotte NC. The person will be working with Steelfab to coordinate shipments and deliveries and working alongside the Blair and P&S drivers that haul out of there to make sure we accommodate Steelfabs shipping needs in a timely and effective manner. This person will also help coordinate planning and administrative duties for the Kenly NC load planners. This will be an office job, and not physically demanding, but the person will likely go on the yard occasionally throughout the day to help drivers spot trailers and deliver paperwork.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
- Order Entry in LME
- Responsible for handling permitting
- Maintain social media postings for the company
- Managing day-to-day operations.
- Optimizing operational processes and procedures for maximum efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Assisting with the implementation of new processes and procedures.
- Identifying ways to improve customer experiences.
- Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory levels.
- Overseeing the operations team and assigning tasks.
- Training new employees and ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed.
- Interacting with customers and suppliers, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Tracking and reporting on operational performance.
- Maintaining policy and procedure documents.
4 year degree preferred
Experience Level Preferred: 1 - 3 years
Qualifications
A Successful Operations Specialist must consistently demonstrate the company’s Mission and Values. They must have good oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with customers, drivers and other team members in person and on the telephone. They must be customer service-oriented as well as team-oriented and must have good organizational skills. A successful Operations Specialist must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Finally, they must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed to including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Additional Information
This job is a salary position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities.
PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.