Senior Delivery Manager

Johnson Brothers•San Antonio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Brothers Maverick of Texas is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to oversee all delivery and fleet-related operations within Texas. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and safe movement of goods, managing a large fleet and team, and driving continuous improvement in logistics operations. The position involves strategic planning, financial oversight, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with all transportation regulations.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in Transportation Management.
Proven ability to analyze operational data and build KPI scorecard insights to drive continuous improvement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear, effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
High attention to detail.
Ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results.
Demonstrated ability to review issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
Strong prioritization skills.
Multi-tasking skills.
Works with a sense of urgency.
Intermediate MS Office Suite skills.
Proven experience with electronic driver qualification management as well as fleet safety & ELD software such as Samsara or similar.

Responsibilities

Lead an organization's logistics operations, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and safe movement of goods throughout the state.
Oversee 150+ company-owned CDL and non-CDL vehicles and a delivery team of over 125 personnel.
Develop and implement transportation strategies, best practices, and procedures to enhance performance and align with business objectives.
Manage capital and financial planning and execution, taking ownership of the Delivery P&L.
Maintain relationships with 3rd party repair and maintenance vendors and approve all repairs.
Ensure compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) and local regulations, maintaining high safety standards.
Monitor KPIs (costs, service metrics, safety measurements) and develop new ones as necessary, implementing improvements.
Lead a group of transportation leaders overseeing specific territories within the state.
Mentor, train, and manage transportation professionals, supervisors, and administrative personnel to develop a high-performance team.
Provide general guidelines and measurable expectations for staff functioning within the leadership group.
Ensure all equipment is properly maintained in accordance with Johnson Brothers/DOT/FMCSA vehicle maintenance expectations.
Implement productivity initiatives (PI) to drive financial and operational improvements.
Partner closely with the Director of Operations and Corporate Routing and Fleet functions to drive continuous improvement in efficiency.
Utilize electronic driver qualification management and fleet safety & ELD software (e.g., Samsara).
Drive company culture and engagement within the transportation department and foster interdepartmental relationships.