Milk Run Manager

Amarr Garage Doors • Lawrence, KS

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Amarr, an industry leader in sectional garage doors and part of global opening solutions leader ASSA ABLOY, is searching for an experienced Transportation and Logistic Manager to Manage our Milk Run Team. The Milk Run Manager is responsible for maintaining specific customer accounts through the efficient utilization of all resources. Specifically, the Milk Run Manager will work closely with Production Planning and take the lead in the coordination, planning, loading and delivery of all Milk Run Deliveries from the Lawrence Manufacturing facility. Maintaining customer satisfaction and providing timely, internal feed-back will ensure increased sales and revenue. The Milk Run Manager will interview, hire, develop training plans, and provide accountability for all Milk Run Drivers.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 – 5 years of transportation management required.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of profit and loss statement reporting required.
• Ability to travel as needed (estimated frequency of 25%).
• Competent with various software packages and PC window applications.
• Valid driver’s license (including endorsements/class requirements as per State & DOT regulations).
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Periodically assist in the loading and unloading of all Milk Run Customer orders as needed.
• Sales experience is required.
• Excellent Leadership and coaching ability.
• Shipping and manufacturing experience required.
• Verbal, written and interpersonal skills (sales skills), as well as excellent supervisory, leadership and motivational skills.
• Organizational, time management, analytical and PC / Windows skills.
• Clear, effective, written, and oral communication skills (sales skills).
• Organizational, time management, problem solving and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred software experience includes Microsoft Suite, Navigator, 3G, and other transportation management software (TMS).

Responsibilities

• Maintain specific customer accounts through the efficient utilization of all resources.
• Work closely with Production Planning and take the lead in the coordination, planning, loading and delivery of all Milk Run Deliveries from the Lawrence Manufacturing facility.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and provide timely, internal feedback.
• Interview, hire, develop training plans, and provide accountability for all Milk Run Drivers.
• Provide courteous customer service-oriented attitude.
• Adhere to and enforce all company policies and procedures regarding DOT compliance and standards.
• Be accessible to customers and team members continuously when urgent situations arise during off hours and weekends.
• Be accountable for the daily execution of company defined (Milk Run) program and associated processes.
• Capacity planning and scheduling all Milk Run Drivers based on volume and maintaining Shawnee shuttle runs.
• Work closely with the scheduling team.
• Provide back up staffing for the yard truck driver as support to shipping operations.
• Oversee and verify the accuracy and availability of all outgoing shipments, working alongside shipping leadership and resources.
• Investigate all customer complaints involving damage, overcharges, shipping errors and delay in shipment, leveraging manufacturing and production planning resources to resolve each, accordingly.
• Confer with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded sales for Milk Run footprint.
• Develop plans to improve efficiency and provide leadership to expand or increase current geographic region.
• Promote and drive Milk Run Program revenue growth and profitability.
• Work with DLX representatives to coordinate supplementary power options for deliveries when necessary.
• Oversee and maintain all Amarr-owned assets used in Lawrence and Shawnee facilities.
• Manage all currently leased power equipment and build business cases for new equipment.
• Ensure corporate programs regarding safety, security, care of equipment and facility, etc., are followed.
• Ensure OSHA compliance to include full reporting as needed.
• Collaborate with a dedicated customer service team, supplying guidance and training as needed.
• Perform other duties and manage additional projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays from day one
• tuition reimbursement
• 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment)
• bonus program for every employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed