Description

Job Title: Driver Manager

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Transportation Operations Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: 10:00am to 7:30pm - Monday through Friday

Salary Range: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00/Yearly

Purpose of Position

1. To assist in the leadership of the Allen Distribution Fleet to meet the goals of the department
2. To contribute to the long term success of the organization

Values and Business Practices

• Customer First – We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”
• We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities
• Our expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.

Flexibility:

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability:

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude:

Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn:

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative:

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.

Quality of Work:

• Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows directions:

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc…

Communication:

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance:

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Position Competency:

1. An extensive knowledge of Fleet Dispatch and Driver Management
2. A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a commercial trucking Fleet
3. Ability to work and communicate effectively with Customers so that they believe, that they are our most important customer
4. The ability to motivate and drive a team of Professional Drivers to meet and exceed department and company goals

Safety and Compliance:

• When Dispatching, dispatch all drivers in such a manner that DOT hours of service are adhered to 100% of the time
• While training, educate and stress Allen Distribution’s commitment towards both company and DOT Safety regulations and policies
• Ensure the lockout/tag-out policy is followed with Trucks and Trailers

Customers:

• Communicate effectively with customers as required
• Resolve issues promptly or respond with timelines as to when the issue will be resolved
• Ability to inquire and manage additional opportunities

Dispatch Operations:

• Work and understand TMS effectively
• Understand regional geography with ability to consolidate loads with available driver hours to maximize driver and truck efficiency
• Able manage multiple tasks with high level of detail for extreme 100% accuracy.

Financial Performance:

• Continuously evaluate ways to improve the accuracy and efficiencies of department (identifying at least 2 significant improvements annually)

Driver Management outside of Dispatch Responsibilities:

• Observe and focus on Drivers use of “on duty” time throughout the day
• Properly documents all performance issues and create a PIP when deemed appropriate
• Ensure all department employees follow the dress code policy

Maintenance Coordination:

• Work directly with GET and other vendors to insure prompt service and repairs of all company equipment

Recruiting and Training:

• Work directly with Transportation Manager to maintain a list of a minimum of (2) potential drivers per facility

Project Plans and New Business:

• When assigned, ability to develop a plan from idea thru completion on projects like: New customer start-ups, MPG tracking and improvement, etc.