Operations Manager - GPAC : Job Details

Job Description TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS MANAGER THERE ARE THREE (2) OF THESE POSITIONS OPEN IN VIRGINIA: 1. Harrisonburg : This position requires 5 plus years experience in transportation plus experience and knowledge in live haul (poultry) 2. Edinburgh : This position requires 5 plus years experience in transportation plus experience and knowledge in live haul (poultry)ALL OF THE ABOVE REQUIRE THE BELOW:

• Provides strong leadership and demonstrates a positive attitude to encourage excellent office morale and a positive office culture.
• Takes immediate corrective action on issues that arise during load transportation, ensuring driver wait time for load information as well as wait time at pickup and drop-off locations is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure trucks operate safely and drivers are maximizing drivable hours each week.
• Schedules truck maintenance with the shop and makes the shop aware of repair issues that need to be addressed.
• Manages and holds the Dispatch and Logistics team employees accountable for achieving agreed upon commitments for all areas of responsibility and individual team goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with the transportation industry
• 5+ years of management experience - must have experience leading sales, operations, and office functions.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite, transportation software, and internet logistics tools
• Has excellent leadership skills and gains the respect of the employees.
• Adapts to rapid changes in the work environment.
• Uses time efficiently, prioritizes tasks, solves problems, and develops new procedures.
• Effective communication with customers, coworkers, subordinates, and Executive Management in a professional and constructive manner.

TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO [email protected] qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.