Assistant Terminal Manager

Crete Carrier Corporation•Lenoir City, TN

About The Position

Provides effective support to the Fleet Manager, who has complete ownership and responsibility for fleet growth, facility upkeep, driver, and non-driver staff performance. Assist in the development of future leaders.

Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to meet company driving standards, including possession of a valid Driver's License
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Effectively assist the Fleet Manager in managing personnel to include interviewing, hiring qualified candidates, training, planning, assigning work, appraising performance, disciplining, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Meet deadlines, make decisions promptly, ensure timely and accurate response to various reports and communication with others.
Lead and motivate staff by ensuring every team member understands their role and their personal impact to the organization.
Conduct frequent coaching of staff and provide initiatives to assist in professional development opportunities.
Evaluate Driver satisfaction, retention, and turnover; facilitate rapid solutions to driver questions and problems and serve as the primary channel of communication for drivers.
Implement necessary changes to improve/increase productivity and driver retention.
Utilize company and department reports in order to identify opportunities for improvement in all areas such as fleet productivity, equipment utilization, etc.
Collaborate with Shop department personnel to ensure the organization's needs are met regarding equipment availability.
Attend driver recruiting events as needed.
Travel to off-site locations as required for training and back-up assistance.
Keep informed of company and department policies and procedures.
Ensure facilities and grounds are property maintained, cleaned, and repaired as needed to meet organization requirements and customer expectations.
Provide executive management with recommendations regarding improvements within overall organization.
Maintain cost control to maximize the organization's bottom-line profitability.
Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.
Receives and carries out instructions.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.