Operations Manager Job in Pomona 91768, California US
KKW Trucking, Inc., a leading transportation company on the West Coast is seeking a manager to oversee the operations functions in Pomona, CA. We are seeking a highly motivated highly talented self-starter who is looking for the kind of challenge that understanding and participating in a total business can provide. The Operations Manager is a key position in our organization with an upward growth expectation. This position reports directly to the COO. We offer an opportunity for growth, competitive compensation benefit package, excellent work environment, health/life insurance, and 401K.
KKW Trucking, Inc. is an irregular route, dry van, truckload carrier and Dedicated service provider. Our service area covers the Western U.S. Our on-time service and no fail attitude and innovative solutions set us apart from our competition. We transport retail goods, raw materials and other general commodities throughout the Western U.S
We have an immediate opening for an Operations Manager in our Pomona, CA corporate office. This individual will be coordinating driver and shipment activity for a fleet of drivers. Duties include overseeing load planning driver management. The ideal candidate must work independently be extremely dependable. They must possess a strong desire to reach on-time and budgetary goals and high quality standards. Great communication skills required between both customers and drivers.
Key Accountabilities:
- Safety
- On-time service expectations
- Cost Control/Cost out
- Strong understanding of all aspects of trucking transportation/logistics.
- Fuel management (network usage, idle, mpg) measurements
Duties:
- Qualified candidates will have responsibility of leadership of a department, managing office staff and drivers.
- Develop Operations personnel to maintain positive working relationship with their fleet of drivers in order to achieve fleet metrics and organizational objective.
- Responsible for the development of Operations Personnel, drivers and customers within their scope of responsibility.
- Assist Operations Personnel with escalated issues and coach through resolution.
- Take project leader responsibilities for various operational projects as they become necessary.
- Ensure action plans are in place that moves the results in the direction of company's success.
- Develops policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operations. Monitor and execution of customer load success. Provide basic data for customer reporting.
- Communicate timely and accurately.
- Identify and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
- Work within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources
- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Designs work flows and procedures
- Bilingual is preferred
To be considered for this job you must have:
- 5 years related experience required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Knowledge of DOT safety requirements for Drivers and carriers required.
- Great communicator with excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work and communicate across departmental lines to drive results in the areas of safety; driver recruitment/retention, maintenance, accounting and operations.
- Ability to coach, develop delegate.
- Able to solve problems, manage/monitor work and display leadership quality to a team.
· Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; and aligns work with strategic goals
· Prefer experience with the Innovative AS/400 software and Mobile Comm GPS systems
· Analytical
This is an opportunity to work with a company that is committed to our customers and growth. If you are interested in creating a solid career with a solid reputable company, apply now.