Assistant Area Manager

Job Description Summary

This position will provide support to the Regional Manager and Regional Director while responsible for the personnel leadership, training, and overall operational safety of the team in addition to providing excellent customer service.

Job Description:

• Provide support and feedback to the Area Manager and Regional Manager.
• Manage a team of drivers across multiple 24/7 customer locations- scheduling, timecards, operational issues.
• Ensure equipment is in good working condition and coordinate repairs with vendors.
• Ensure employees are held accountable for their safety standards.
• Monitor performance metrics, develop process improvements, and resolve issues that impact service levels.
• Attend customer meetings and build relationships with customers.
• Coordinate logistics activities with internal/external customers.
• Ensure that all employees provide the highest level of service.
  
  
  

Pay Range: - , General Benefits:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have leadership skills to include recruiting, hiring, team building, coaching and mentoring skills while training new drivers & retraining veteran drivers.
• Must have good communication & willingness to provide exceptional customer service.
• Understanding and prevention of critical safety issues.
• Detailed oriented, organized and the ability to multi-task.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office, ADP, and Fleetrock)
• Related field with 1+ year's previous business experience, ideally in supply chain, transportation, or related field with 1-2 years supervisory experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to devote hours necessary to complete task at hand.
• CDL License Required.