Team Summary
The Transportation Operations team is responsible for optimal fleet planning, equipment utilization, adherence to DOT safety rules, driver recruiting and training, staff development and financial budgeting across multiple sites. The Area Manager, Fleet Operations is responsible for managing all of the day-to-day activities of the Fleet Operations in their assigned areas.

Job Summary
The Area Manager, Fleet Operations is a full-time position directly reporting to the Manager, Fleet Operations. This position will execute the strategic and tactical initiatives that align with the Company's operational objectives, assuring that OI performance goals are met. They will be responsible for managing the relationships of drivers, key vendors, and service agreements. The Area Manager, Fleet Operations will establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with multiple levels across the enterprise, routinely interfacing with Directors, Plant Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Fleet Drivers, Customers, Customer Service and key Third Party Venders.

Essential Duties

• Assure the execution of the strategic direction of fleet, workforce training, and best practices are adhered to, based on regulations and analysis of corporate and industry trends, to ensure regulatory requirements and goals are met by all operating companies.
• Develop and document operating policies, procedures, goals and objectives that aligns the team for success.
• Establish continual process for identifying and developing organizational talent; to ensure sustainability of culture, growth, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Oversight Management of the fleet day to day activities and operations, this includes optimal load selection and assignment of equipment and drivers in his/her assigned area of the country, for inbound, shuttle, and outbound freight setting precise performance metrics in place.
• Develop annual budgets, establishing cadence for performance reviews. Collaboratively review and drive continuous improvements in cost and service.
• Lead, manage and maintain a driver friendly, accident free, high performance, nimble culture, with high driver retention rates, whether through 3rd Party leasing or company drivers.
• Master user and trainer of Fleet technology systems: defining, developing, and documenting operational processes. Establish an ongoing driver training program (safety, service & development) working closely with key internal and external partners, vendors, and customers to meet the retail and job site delivery requirements.
• Establish collaborative and effective working relationships with all levels of the company; VP's, Directors, Plant Managers, key vendors, and internal Operational functions Supply Chain, IT, Procurement, Plants Ops, Sales, Customer Service and Customers, to assure planned operational execution to meet the company's overall objectives.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics or Industrial Engineering Required
• 5+ years Leadership Management experience in Truck Fleet Operations or other related field Required
• APICS certification Preferred
• Certified Transportation Professions (CTP) Preferred

Qualifications Preferred

• DOT Safety training

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $103,501-$132,251

Benefits:
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.