Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, coach, develop and retain a team of Supervisors, Dispatchers, Administration, Dock associates and Drivers to achieve company targets.
• Oversee maintenance operations to ensure efficient and proper maintenance of equipment (for facilities with Maintenance shops).
• Direct the planning, development and implementation of necessary policies and procedures.
• Direct the facilities ongoing operations and activities toward the accomplishment of organizational goals while managing the cost.
• Define and recommend goals, develop specific short- and long-range plans and programs together with supporting budgeted targets.
• Direct the preparation of specifications for purchase of supplies and materials as to quality, quantity, delivery and service required.
• Establish and maintain relationships with shippers/customers.
• Reviews Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR's) and ensures repairs are completed timely
• Third-party vendor management.
• Develop and recommend plans for facility improvements and manage grounds & operations of facility.
• Partner with Safety department to maintain compliance.
• Ensures that employee training needs are identified and appropriate training provided.
• Environmental Health and Safety Management and compliance to Company Standards.
• Look to enhance or modify existing operational processes to improve efficiencies.
• Develop, implement and monitor quality control standards and procedures consistent with the organization's goals to exceed service targets.

Skills/Requirements

• 10 years transportation Management experience required.
• Must have current CDL license.
• LTL experience