What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at Variety Wholesalers Inc?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
- Directs the day-to-day operations of the fleet, drivers, and dispatchers
- Serve as drivers' manager/representative in Operations
- Manage drivers' performance in identified categories and be primary communication link to drivers
- Work to achieve optimum driver and customer satisfaction
- Responsible for assigned full fleet of tractors and drivers
- Remains up to date on state and federal, DOT, workplace and safety regulations.
- Communicates the company driver safety program and holds drivers accountable
- Solves problems and makes decisions quickly and interacts with peers and senior level management
- Responsible for maximizing driver training, performance and retention
- Including, but not limited to effective management for optimum performance in the following categories:
- On time pickup and delivery performance
- Hours of service compliance
- Driver availability
- Accommodation of special routing needs.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong oral and written communication skills, strong organizational ability, detail oriented, ability to remain calm under pressure, handle multiple and varied tasks, basic typing and computer skills.
- Must be able to handle pressure and interact calmly with drivers, office staff and other management
- Must have working knowledge of DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and driver's logs.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management a plus or equivalent transportation experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more
Variety Wholesalers, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We comply with all laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status. Employment discrimination isn’t just unlawful, it violates our policies and is not who we are. Every associate at every level in the organization is prohibited from engaging in any form of discrimination.
An associate who believes s/he is being discriminated against should report it immediately to the Human Resources department. The law and our policies prohibit retaliation against anyone for making such a report.
