Assistant Branch Manager CDL- St. Joseph, MO

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•St Joseph, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager will support daily branch operations and lead drivers in their day-to-day activities to ensure timely, safe, and efficient operations. This role involves working alongside branch leadership to ensure all day-to-day operations are completed, including assisting with morning duties like sorting freight and loading trucks, completing routes for absent employees, and tracking/updating daily department reports. The Assistant Branch Manager will also monitor compliance with safety, DOT, and company policies, track freight flow and route performance, and recommend measures to improve productivity and customer service. They will participate in weekly operational meetings, provide feedback to management on staff performance, and assist in training and onboarding new employees. Travel may be required, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license or successfully complete company paid CDL training program within 90 days of employment
Ability to build, motivate, and lead a high performing team
Excellent management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, local and company safety policies
Strong organizational and project management skills, including meeting deadlines and achieving results
Ability to pass a DOT physical exam
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and up to 100 pounds occasionally
Ability to work with all types to freight which include, but are not limited to hazardous material, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Business Management, Logistics or Operations Management or related field preferred
1+ years of experience in the transportation industry and leadership preferred

Responsibilities

Support daily branch operations
Lead drivers in their day-to-day activities to ensure timely, safe, and efficient operations
Complete routes for employees who are absent
Assist with daily morning duties such as sorting freight, loading trucks and other duties as needed
Help track and update daily department reports
Assist with monitoring compliance with safety, DOT, and company policies
Monitor freight flow and route performance; escalate issues or irregularities to leadership
Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service
Participate weekly operational meetings
Provide feedback to management regarding performance evaluations, attendance or safety concerns
Assist in training and onboarding of new staff
Perform other required duties as assigned