Are you a strong, adaptable leader with experience managing dedicated accounts? We are looking for a manager to lead a diverse group of drivers and manage customer relationship. The right candidate will be monitoring and overseeing the safe, effective, and value-added support for our customers, our drivers and onsite team.
Apply today!
Responsibilities as a local operations manager look like:
- Collaborate with customers daily to address issues and ensure overall success
- Work with Coordinator Team and drivers with safety as the focus. Address safety issues with drivers in a timely manner and respond with appropriate actions which may include warnings, probation, and possible termination.
- Be proficient in our systems and be able to adjust previously dispatched loads based on finalized customer load plan.
- Communicate timely and effectively both through PS Tablet and over the phone with drivers.
- Communicate with drivers and Local customers to meet expectations and on time service requirements.
- Build strong relationships between Coordinators, drivers and management. Provide feedback both positive and constructive to drivers.
- Work effectively with safety and maintenance teams to address issues and concerns regarding drivers and equipment.
- Coach drivers on performance issues to include poor trip planning, service exceptions, company policy violations, and communicating effectively.
- Provide feedback to operations manager regarding driver issues/concerns that are not improving or may need further intervention with either operations or safety.
- Monitor drivers Hours of Service to ensure they are running within FMCSA regs.
- Solicit drivers from other departments when necessary to cover Schedules
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Two to three years of transportation experience/ leadership experience a plus
Why PTI? Take a look at PTI’s advantages and apply today:
- Excellent company culture with family-like work environment. (We wouldn’t be who we are today without our employees!)
- Bonus plan eligibility, up to 8% of your salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account
- Short term disability and long term disability
- 100% company paid life insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings with company match
- Paid Time Off and company paid holidays
- Drive Your Wellbeing Program (third party nurse partner available at no cost to you)
- Financial Counseling Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and employee development opportunities
- Education Assistance Program for master’s degree
A Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers
At Paper Transport, we’re not just building careers, we’re building community. As a Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers, we bring the same passion, teamwork, and commitment to excellence on the road as the Packers do on the field. Join a team that’s driving forward with purpose, pride, and a winning spirit.
