Freight Operations Manager

Description

Essential Duties

• Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures

• Identify, plan, design, and implement processes and procedures that optimize the use of resources, improve services, and reduce costs

• Promptly report and investigates all accidents, incidents, and injuries in accordance with company policy and DOT regulations

• Develop and monitors department goals, projects and KPI's to ensure progress is being made and adjusts as necessary

• Plans, schedules and reviews workload and manpower working with Terminal Manager to meet operational targets on a cost-effective basis

• Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies, state, federal, county, WISHA and company practices and policies

• Work with R&M to ensure equipment is properly maintained and available for use.

• Develops and maintains Carlile customer and vendor relationships

• Work closely with Regulatory Compliance to maintain driver records and training

• Collaborate with Human Resources on recruitment and retention of employees.

• Provides advice, guidance and direction to staff for their professional development.

• Oversees and manages the professional development and productivity of all staff members to ensure proper goals, training, professional development and project requirements are met.

• Maintain a collaborative environment, modeling behaviors of safety, respect, performance and professionalism

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• AA/AS or bachelor's degree in supply chain management or logistics preferred

• Ten to twelve years transportation industry experience with eight to ten years in a leadership role.

• Valid drivers' license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works ethically and with integrity, upholds Carlile values

• Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills.

• Knowledge of DOT regulations, weights, measures and hours of service requirements

• Exceptionally strong analytical skills, with the ability to work strategically in a multi-cultural environment

• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

• Demonstrated expertise working and coaching teams

• Commands respect as a role model and inspires outstanding performance in difficult circumstances

Leadership Competencies

• Communication: Express ideas in a clear, concise and convincing manner. Exercise good writing, speaking and listening skills. Use good judgement as to what to communicate and the best approach. Foster an open communication environment.

• Interpersonal Skills: Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity and respect. Build and maintain strong relationships. Be friendly, approachable, humble and authentic. Have an awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses and strive for improvement.

• Respect: Treat people of all levels and all walks of life with respect. Listen for understanding.

• Trust: Earn the trust of others by being well intentioned and fair in all dealings. Follow through on commitments.

• Accountable: Hold yourself and others accountable for measureable high quality, timely and cost effective results. Accept responsibility for mistakes and continuously strive to improve.

• Continuous Improvement: Performs and models Carlile's continuous improvement process and behaviors. Solicit and encourage improvement suggestions from team members. Ensure target condition and improvement efforts are aligned with higher level goals.

• Lead and Develop: Commit to developing yourself and others. Plan for succession and provide opportunities for professional growth.

Working Environment

This job routinely operates inside and outside the office environment under many temperature variations and exposure to outdoor conditions, as well as exposure to hazardous chemicals, materials and airborne pathogens. Uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and other office related devices.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)