Linehaul Manager

Description

Responsible for managing assigned Linehaul operations, analyzing mainline and satellite operations to minimize Linehaul costs. Manages Linehaul schedules and plans inan effort to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads and ensure service integrity for assigned areas.

Essential Functions

• Management responsibilities include but are not limited to: hiring, terminations, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity
• Plans, schedules and manages the inbound and outbound Linehaul Operations for the hub. Analyzes mainline and satellite operations to maximize tractor usage and minimize Linehaul costs
• Manages Linehaul schedules and plans to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads and ensure service integrity for specific areas.
• Manages Company-owned assets by ensuring all loaded trailers are accounted for, moved or unloaded timely
• Develops annual strategic plans to support peak volume
• Manages service and cost targets and ensures goals are met.
• Identifies trends and proactively communicates areas for improvement .
• Communicates and discusses contractual changes and issues, including those related to Settlement, with Independent Contractors
• Ensures adherence to Independent Contractor Run Assignment Program for assigned area
• Organizes combination dispatches and follows up, as appropriate in his or her discretion, to ensure on-time delivery and pickup of trailers
• Fosters a safety-conscious culture by supporting safety initiatives
• Participates in the development of and responsible for administering company employee relations strategies, including maintaining the confidentiality of such material and matters
• Establishes an ongoing relationship with outside vehicle maintenance vendors to ensure compliance with the preventative maintenance program and that regular service checks are performed Ensures and oversees a thorough investigation of schedule delays, accidents and equipment failures.
• Develops contingency plans to ensure on-time load delivery in the event of an en-route breakdown or accident
• Ensures compliance with Company policy and federal, state and local regulations
• Analyzes records relating to transportation safety programs and produces performan ce and compliance reports
• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of contractor, driver and tractor files to ensure compliance with Company policy and federal, state and local regulations
• Ensures contractor records in CDAS are current for proper tracking of physicals, safety training and license renewal dates.

Minimum Education

• High School Degree or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business or related area preferred

Minimum Experience

• Two (2) years management, Linehaul Coordinator, Linehaul Specialist or operational leadership experience required; or three (3) years as an Operations, CPC, or Logistics Coordinator required. A combination of one (1) year management with two (2) years Operations, CPC, or Logistics Coordinator experience will also be accepted

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to motivate a team to perform at the highest level by inspiring a shared vision and empowering them to act
• Proven ability to apply sound business judgment to establish and accomplish goals
• Knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures used in field operations and transportation regulations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Demonstrat ed ability to build professional rapport, effectively lead a team and positively influence diverse groups

Job Conditions

• Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Pay:

Additional Details: Salary ($71,448 - $89,440)

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The incumbent of this position is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in a PC windows environment, have the ability to successfully complete all recurrence training and maintain annual accreditations where applicable and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, you must be bilingual (French and English). In addition to the usual factors used in the selection process, all candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency require a valid driver's license (e.g. Class 5,G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application. Further, candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of:

1. their current driver's abstract;
2. their performance during application interviews; and
3. their performance on any driver competency assessments administered