Operations Lead

The core values Purple Mountain Solutions Inc. are fundamental beliefs and guiding principles. Adherence to the core values is an expectation of every employee. The values are as follows: Integrity, Quality, Professionalism, Teamwork and Safety, Honesty, reliability and doing what you say you will do. Acting ethically and transparently in all business dealings, prioritizing doing the right thing over personal gain.

Quality: Paying attention to details, pushing the boundaries, and delivering your best work.

Professionalism: Our appearance and conduct should always be ethical and present both the company and individual in an exemplary manner.

Teamwork: It takes all of us to do our jobs correctly to satisfy the customers’ expectations. Treat all our team members with respect and kindness and know that we rely on each other to serve our customers correctly.

Safety: We saved the most important core value for last. We need to always be thinking of operating our equipment in a safe manner. We drive large vehicles around our own neighborhoods, schools’ other public places. We need to think about the safety of ourselves and our family and friends.

The Operations Lead will assist with managing the daily operations of a specific geographical division.

The Operation Lead will assist in managing the day-to-day operations of a company's fleet of vehicles and warehouse operations. They are responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable transportation and storage of goods. They will consistently display dedication to providing and supporting a safe working environment in a customer-focused manner. The operations lead acts as regional lead in the absence of the regional manager.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Nothing contained in this job description creates an employment contract or in any way alters the employee's status as an employee at will.

Assists with ensuring fleet contributes to attaining organizational goals using the available resources.

Assist with selecting the most efficient and cost-effective routes for transporting goods, considering factors like distance, time, cost, and safety

Assist with monitoring, correcting, and improving driving behaviors and operations

Assist with mentoring, coaching, and rewarding drivers

Assisting in the recruitment, discipline, and termination of drivers

Assist with Evaluating drivers’ performances

Assist with setting driving schedules

Assist with ensuring drivers’ adherence to applicable transport regulations (e.g., Hours of Service compliance)

Assist with daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service

Assist with schedule and oversee warehouse and drivers and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime

Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance when necessary

Behave consistently and predictably.

Diligently follow through on commitments and consistently meet deadlines.

Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.

Be present for critical events within area of responsibility

Response to requests for information from within the company

Positive impact on personnel actions (payroll, vacation, hours worked, schedule, performance review, interview, hiring)

Communication with your employees on company priorities and local procedures

Assist with maintaining records of vehicle usage, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, coordinating vehicle maintenance, and facilitating communication between drivers, management, and external vendors. Ensure vehicles have up-to-date registration, insurance, and permits.

Assists maintain a mission capable fleet of vehicles (maintained, clean, GPS monitoring installed/working, parked where available)

Ability to learn and use technology in an efficient and efficient manner

Assist with recruiting efforts to hire, train, & develop strong performing team players to cover all routes and services assigned to the branch’s region.

Work with senior leadership to develop and control the expense and capital budgets.

Take steps to reduce costs (increase efficiency) within your organization.

Approve timecards for payroll, analyzing and managing overtime while taking ownership of overall process to ensure overall efficient scheduling to align with budget and business needs.

Responsible for Timely response to customers addressing their concerns

Respond to the receivers' inquiries and concerns, and resolve delivery complaints immediately

Strategizing profitability techniques and identifying related business opportunities

Support and enforce all aspects of company policies/procedures, create and maintain a high level of morale that encourages associate communication, and ensure equal opportunity for all.

Reporting issues: Must report any delivery or safety issues or concerns to the Manager or relevant parties including but not limited to, Owners, Safety Director, HR Director, law enforcement, etc. immediately.

1st Report of Injury - Work with Regional Manager to complete 1st Report of Injury / accident form within 24hours of incident and forward forms to relevant parties including but not limited to, Owners, Safety, and Human Resources

Perform other duties as assigned

Ability to obtain and maintain Fed Med Card is desired

Occasionally exert Physical effort in the frequent handling of objects weighing up to (150 pounds ), effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls.

Frequently use moderate light physical effort in the frequent handling of objects weighing up to (50 pounds) FREQUENTLY, and the occasional handling of heavier objects while loading cargo, with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment.