Operations Manager - Pilot Thomas Logistics : Job Details

Responsible for directing and coordinating activities of the local Operations department to create optimum efficiency and utilization to maximize profits. This responsibility is centered upon three elements; drivers, trucks, and inventory.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Implement department policies with the approval of and coordination with the Human Resources (HR) department.
• Manage, hire, mentor, and discipline team members with the approval of and coordination with the HR department.
• Maintain all equipment to ensure productivity and safety, and know its locations at all times.
• File appropriate paperwork and fees with all State and Federal governmental agencies, including certifications and monthly/annual inspections of facilities in the regional area.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings ensuring compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
• Conduct Driver's meetings to provide avenue for Driver input & communications.
• Review inventories to gain efficiencies in purchasing and delivery capabilities – perform monthly inventory counts for all locations and reconcile daily
• Order for all regional locations, including office and field supplies using Coupa.
• DM2 Proficiency – Required for customer order processing and dispatch when needed, inventory views, and production orders.
• Implement, support, and become a GRID champion for the region.
• Ensure Pro-Tread training is completed for the entire region.
• Provide local loading facilities (aka Racks) with proper documentation for both drivers and equipment per the requirements for each particular location.
• Coach and document training opportunities with drivers utilizing GeoTab.
• Administer customer training programs required for contractors.
• Administer processes for receiving and validating 3rd-party loads into Company tanks.

Other Functions:

• Special projects as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Reports to K. East (Operations Vice President)

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Minimum Requirements:

• 10 plus years of progressively responsible experience in a similar role.
• Valid and current driver's license.
• Have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Education:

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Working Conditions:

• Extended schedule may be required as dictated by management and business needs.
• May be required to lift, push, or pull materials weighing up to twenty (20) pounds.
• May be required to sit and review information on a computer screen for long periods of time.
• May require repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard.