What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Fleet Manager position at Ashley Furniture Industries?
Ashley Pacific Northwest provides full-service logistics support to customers and safe and reliable transportation hauling the country’s most essential freight. We take pride in and value the importance of strong customer relationships and are committed to our award-winning, industry-recognized professional drivers.
Title: Assistant Fleet Manager
Location: Portland, Oregon or Missoula, Montana
Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday 4pm-5am (12-hour shifts)
What Will You Do?
You will support operations to plan, direct, implement, manage, and oversee day-to-day Fleet Operations by coordinating the systematic planning and dispatch functions for all locations. This includes utilizing assets and fleet personnel to control costs and maximize delivery performance. This position will plan activities, methods, and controls to meet quality, price, and safety standards and investigate and resolve scheduling and performance problems internally and externally.
The Assistant Fleet Manager will also recommend, develop, implement, and drive improvements and modifications of systems, processes, methods, resource utilization, etc., and ensure driver concerns are reviewed and addressed timely. This position will interact with the leadership team and staff of other departments within the Company and outside representatives, including customers and carriers.
What Do You Need?
3-5 years of experience in Transportation/Management
Familiar with FMCSA rules and regulations, including drivers' hours of service.
Who We Are
At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
If you’re driven, determined, and possess a winning attitude, we invite you to join our team. We’ll warmly welcome you with friendly faces, creative spaces, and a growth-focused mindset to help you achieve your career goals. It’s what we’ve done since 1945. In fact, our teamwork, talent development, and desire to continuously improve demonstrate we’re a company whose passion is put into every action.
So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and find your home at Ashley.
Our Core Values
- Honesty & Integrity
- Passion, Drive, Discipline
- Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
- Dirty Fingernail
- Growth Focused
Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business. Our on-the-job training and educational programs are designed to help you master your craft and advance your career here. That’s why we provide continuous improvement and learning opportunities throughout the year.
Ashley also gives back — to our employees and the communities in which we live and serve. We support community development in a multitude of ways, including honoring our military, and first response teams, and investing in medical research. We also strive to be an industry leader in waste reduction by increasing recycling and upcycling in our manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and retail spaces.
Programs We Support: Soldiers Walk Memorial Park, Operation Shut Eye, Aiding First Responders, City of Hope, HeartWorks, Hope to Dream, Ashley’s Angels, Crisis Response, Scholarship Programs and Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits We Offer
Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
On-the-job Training
Professional Development Opportunities
Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
Telehealth
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Salary : $69,800 - $88,300