Description:
The Area Manager – Trucking Operations:
Oversee truck logistics and driver personnel in their assigned market/territory. Responsible for the performance of the drivers and dispatch for the area.
Essential Duties
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Determines daily route structure for each driver to maximize safety
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Manages the dispatch team for the area
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Serves as the primary troubleshooter when operational driver problems occur
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Continually monitors hauled products for quality control
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Develop employee schedules based on company guidelines that ensure each employee is productive while at work, taking into account days off, sick days, holidays, etc.
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Responsible for employee retention within the region
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Provides day-to-day supervision of employees in the respective area of responsibility
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Maintain equipment maintenance schedules and develop relations with maintenance and tank shops
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Manage safety functions directed by the Director of HSE. This includes but is not limited to:
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IPOs (Incident Prevention Observation)
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DORs (Driver Observation Report)
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DRAs (Driver Ride Alongs)
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Complete truck cleanliness reports
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Report any and gather incident statements for incidents, accidents, and injuries
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Any information system as it pertains to drivers
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Staffs, screens, interviews, and hires drivers for the market: fills out new hire form
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Manage daily and reconcile ELD conflicts
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Corrects time punches
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Review and submit timesheets
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Updates and Maintains journey plans for assigned region
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Provides PPE (personal protective equipment) and orders uniforms for employees
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Ensures new driver training is conducted correctly and documented
Requirements:
OTHER DUTIES:
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Will work closely with our dispatch team.
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Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
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Knowledge, skills and abilities:
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Excellent understanding of logistics
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Excellent understanding of the commercial driving industry
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Excellent understanding of both federal and state DOT laws
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Ability to lead employees and manage their day-to-day performance
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Ability to work closely with customers and provide excellent customer service
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite programs
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Ability to use different computer systems to complete job duties
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Ability to appropriately prioritize multiple needs or demands and determine what should be escalated
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Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining professionalism
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Excellent attention to detail
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Ability to multitask
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Accessible by cell phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and able to respond to dispatch needs within a reasonable time
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Education and/or formal training
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Preferred to have an active Commercial Driving License with Haz-Mat, Doubles / Triples, and Tanker Endorsements.
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Must be carded with refineries.
Experience:
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3+ years of experience in logistics and commercial driving
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Other minimum experience someone must have to be considered and successful in this role
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
