What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Transportation Manager position at Maverik Logistics Inc.?
**Starting Salary Range at $90,000 DOE and Bonus Opportunity**
Want to help build together the coolest convenience experience on the planet?
Are you an experienced leader in the transportation industry with a strong track record of success? We are searching for a dedicated Regional Transportation Manager to join our team. With at least 5 years of industry experience and previous leadership roles, you'll have the opportunity to lead and inspire a regional team, improve driver retention, and ensure the seamless operation of our transportation services. As the Regional Transportation Manager, your responsibilities will encompass setting high standards, optimizing operational efficiency, managing the P&L, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Join us and be a driving force in our mission to deliver top-tier transportation solutions.
**This position will manage domicile locations in the Colorado area, with additional nearby states to be determined.**
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead a regional team by providing clarity of vision, prioritizing resources, facilitating alignment of the team, setting high expectations, inspiring commitment, encouraging mutual support, and enabling development opportunities
- Provide daily direction and coaching to improve driver retention
- Act as the driver advocate with internal departments to answer driver questions and resolve driver concerns and issues
- Direct retail fuel drivers in developing and implementing best practices, measuring operational efficiencies, continuously improving productivity and achieving operational standards of excellence
- Ensure coordination of dispatch communications with Customers, Suppliers, and Drivers
- Manage the P&L of the region and determine trends and areas of opportunity
- Advise others on cost control methods, and resolve budgetary issues
- Coordinate with Lead Drivers to manage the performance of region personnel, including performance appraisals, continuous feedback, and disciplinary actions as needed
- Train drivers and staff regarding prevention of accidents, compliance issues, and performance
- Coordinate with Lead Drivers and Dispatch to manage the maintenance of all equipment in the assigned region
- Ensure necessary driver and equipment safety records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines
- Ensure training needs are met for drivers
- Participate in the full-cycle talent acquisition process for their assigned areas
- Maintain a flexible schedule in reaction to business needs; weekends and night-time hours with overnight travel may be required
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualification: Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the transportation industry; previous leadership experience required
Qualifications: Competencies
- Knowledge of DOT regulatory requirements (local, state, federal)
- A current CDL with professional driving experience is a plus
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite preferred
- Ability to work with others to achieve shared goals while taking responsibility for individual actions achieving consistent results
- A knowledge base in strategic thought leadership; P&L management and budget development; achieving financial results; analysis and problem-solving; and influencing for success
- A track record of looking beyond the obvious to identify root causes and simplifying complicated processes finding ways to improve work processes
- Strong communication, relationship, interpersonal and team-building skills
Salary : $90,000
