Operations Manager

Action Resources•Columbus, OH

About The Position

As an Operations Leader for Action Resources, you are the pulse of the terminal responsible for the growth and development of a profitable transportation operation. You will coordinate and manage day-to-day operations to drive profitability and growth, working with other terminals and drivers to meet the company's needs with a primary focus on your assigned market. The Operations Leader will be the driving force for the terminal in meeting and exceeding their terminal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Operations, Retention, Safety & Compliance, Customer Service, Financials, and annual goals and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the transportation industry
Valid Drivers’ License required
Ability to travel as necessary.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong business and financial acumen with particular understanding of financial indicators and success measures.
Strong supervision, planning, coordination, negotiations, and employee relations skills.
Excellent customer facing and service skills
Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent development and coaching ability

Nice To Haves

3-5 years experience in the transportation field preferred.
0-2 years of fleet management/leadership of drivers preferred
Previous experience leading teams and managing remote locations preferred.
Previous tank trailer and hazardous waste transportation experience preferred
Familiar with Transportation Management Software (ie: TMW, McLeod)
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite
Teambuilding skills and the ability to drive change.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage day-to-day operations to drive profitability and growth.
Focus on key areas of Operations: Safety, Service, Revenue, Assets and Costs.
Implement and support all company continuous improvement and safety efforts.
Serve as the liaison for company drivers, owner operators and terminal associates.
Interact with both internal and external customers in a cooperative and professional manner to meet their needs.
Be an effective change leader, as it relates to processes, structure and business modeling.
Act as a driver advocate, involved with retaining, recruiting and hiring of drivers; treating drivers fairly, respectfully and honestly.
Coordinate daily terminal activities: supporting terminal specific operating objectives.
Effectively handle escalation and time-critical issues, perform transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
Collaborate and support the sales team in managing existing, targeting and supporting new business opportunities.
Develop and mentor staff through performance evaluation and effective coaching.
Promote and develop safe work behaviors through effective communication, implementation and follow-up of the company safety programs and objectives.
Identify process breakdowns and develop improvement plans with partners to resolve.
Foster a positive culture.
Assist in effectively onboarding drivers and associates to terminal processes.
Act as the initial point of contact for personnel problems and troubleshooting.
Monitor equipment for proper efficiency levels.
Abide by and provide feedback for continuous improvement of all EHSS policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
Perform duties and responsibilities as assigned by Regional Terminal Manager.