Description:
Job Title: Driver Manager
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Transportation Operations Manager
Position Type: Full Time
Schedule: 10:00am to 7:30pm - Monday through Friday
Salary Range: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00/Yearly
Purpose of Position
- To assist in the leadership of the Allen Distribution Fleet to meet the goals of the department
- To contribute to the long term success of the organization
Values and Business Practices
- Customer First - We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude
- We treat everybody with respect and dignity
- We operate with high business ethics
- We are a good corporate citizen
- We value our professional relationships
- We strive to have a Continuous Improvement Culture
- We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities
- Our expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.
Company ExpectationsFlexibility:
Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).
Reliability:
Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.
Attitude:
Maintains a Whatever it Takes attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.
Willingness to learn:
Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.
Initiative:
Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.
Quality of Work:
- Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of Only Handle It Once - OHIO, by completing work correctly the first time.
Follows directions:
Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc
Communication:
Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.
Appearance:
Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.
Position Competency:
- An extensive knowledge of Fleet Dispatch and Driver Management
- A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a commercial trucking Fleet
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with Customers so that they believe, that they are our most important customer
- The ability to motivate and drive a team of Professional Drivers to meet and exceed department and company goals
Position Expectations
Safety and Compliance:
- When Dispatching, dispatch all drivers in such a manner that DOT hours of service are adhered to 100% of the time
- While training, educate and stress Allen Distribution's commitment towards both company and DOT Safety regulations and policies
- Ensure the lockout/tag-out policy is followed with Trucks and Trailers
Customers:
- Communicate effectively with customers as required
- Resolve issues promptly or respond with timelines as to when the issue will be resolved
- Ability to inquire and manage additional opportunities
Dispatch Operations:
- Work and understand TMS effectively
- Understand regional geography with ability to consolidate loads with available driver hours to maximize driver and truck efficiency
- Able manage multiple tasks with high level of detail for extreme 100% accuracy.
Financial Performance:
- Continuously evaluate ways to improve the accuracy and efficiencies of department (identifying at least 2 significant improvements annually)
Driver Management outside of Dispatch Responsibilities:
- Observe and focus on Drivers use of on duty time throughout the day
- Properly documents all performance issues and create a PIP when deemed appropriate
- Ensure all department employees follow the dress code policy
Maintenance Coordination:
- Work directly with GET and other vendors to insure prompt service and repairs of all company equipment
Recruiting and Training:
- Work directly with Transportation Manager to maintain a list of a minimum of (2) potential drivers per facility
Project Plans and New Business:
- When assigned, ability to develop a plan from idea thru completion on projects like: New customer start-ups, MPG tracking and improvement, etc.
Requirements:
Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary
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