FedEx

Linehaul Manager

FedEx • $63K — $98K *
Kernersville, NC 27284In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • High School Degree or GED required, with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business or related areas.
  • Two years of management or two years as a Linehaul Coordinator/Specialist; or three years in a related operational leadership role required.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve high performance.
  • Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and field operations practices.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Linehaul operations to minimize costs and optimize schedules.
  • Analyze mainline and satellite operations to increase tractor efficiency.
  • Oversee the timely movement and unloading of company assets.
  • Develop strategic plans to manage peak volume effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with safety initiatives and company policies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Retirement savings options available.
  • Employee training and development programs.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Work-life balance initiatives.
Full Job Description
Responsible for managing assigned Linehaul operations, analyzing mainline and satellite operations to minimize Linehaul costs. Manages Linehaul schedules and plans in an effort to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads and ensure service integrity for assigned areas.

Essential Functions
  • Management responsibilities include but are not limited to: hiring, terminations, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity.
  • Plans, schedules and manages the inbound and outbound Linehaul Operations for the hub. Analyzes mainline and satellite operations to maximize tractor usage and minimize Linehaul costs.
  • Manages Linehaul schedules and plans to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads and ensure service integrity for specific areas.
  • Manages Company-owned assets by ensuring all loaded trailers are accounted for, moved or unloaded timely.
  • Develops annual strategic plans to support peak volume.
  • Manages service and cost targets and ensures goals are met. Identifies trends and proactively communicates areas for improvement.
  • Communicates and discusses contractual changes and issues, including those related to Settlement, with Independent Contractors.
  • Ensures adherence to Independent Contractor Run Assignment Program for assigned area.
  • Organizes combination dispatches and follows up, as appropriate in his or her discretion, to ensure on-time delivery and pickup of trailers.
  • Fosters a safety-conscious culture by supporting safety initiatives.
  • Participates in the development of and responsible for administering company employee relations strategies, including maintaining the confidentiality of such material and matters.
  • Establishes an ongoing relationship with outside vehicle maintenance vendors to ensure compliance with the preventative maintenance program and that regular service checks are performed.
  • Ensures and oversees a thorough investigation of schedule delays, accidents and equipment failures. Develops contingency plans to ensure on-time load delivery in the event of an en-route breakdown or accident.
  • Ensures compliance with Company policy and federal, state and local regulations.
  • Analyzes records relating to transportation safety programs and produces performance and compliance reports.
  • Supervises the preparation and maintenance of contractor, driver and tractor files to ensure compliance with Company policy and federal, state and local regulations.
  • Ensures contractor records in CDAS are current for proper tracking of physicals, safety training and license renewal dates.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Minimum Education
  • High School Degree or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business or related area preferred

Minimum Experience
  • Two (2) years management, Linehaul Coordinator, Linehaul Specialist or operational leadership experience required; or three (3) years as an Operations, CPC, or Logistics Coordinator required. A combination of one (1) year management with two (2) years Operations, CPC, or Logistics Coordinator experience will also be accepted

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to motivate a team to perform at the highest level by inspiring a shared vision and empowering them to act
  • Proven ability to apply sound business judgment to establish and accomplish goals
  • Knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures used in field operations and transportation regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical and time management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build professional rapport, effectively lead a team and positively influence diverse groups

Job Conditions

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Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: This compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Pay: $63,960 - $98,729 per year

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Learn more about FedEx
Size
228,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.6 billion
Industry
Transportation
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+9.2%
Revenue
$74.7 billion
NASDAQ
FDX
* Ladders Estimates

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