What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Manager position at Palmer Group?
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic Trailer Manager to join our team in Des Moines. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for managing routes, events, and deliveries. With an established and long-term customer base, you will have the autonomy to drive growth and innovation in the Des Moines market. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence, we want to hear from you!
Work model :What you will do :
- Eliminate roadblocks such as material shortages, breakdowns, absenteeism, and training gaps
- Monitor work progress through ERP system
- Maximize trailer uptime and control costs by overseeing and performing trailer system maintenance, including inspections, repairs, and testing to
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers utilizing trailer services
- Drive trailer deliveries, moves, and set-ups
- Hold each direct report accountable to appropriate performance, quality, and safety expectations
- Identify and execute process improvement projects
- Adhere to and enforce safety, ethical, and professional standards and policies
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and the ability to articulate that knowledge
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
- Strong communication skills to communicate with key stakeholders and project leads
- Minor plumbing, mechanical, and electrical knowledge
- Clean driving record Benefits overview :
- 401k
What you need to be successful :
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Chad Weir at (515) 225-7000 or cweir@thepalmergroup.com.
