Island Transportation Hiring for Operations Manager (Trucking) Job at Port Reading, NJ Full Time

Island Transportation is looking to add an experienced Operations Manager to our growing team. The position will require strong communication, delegating and prioritizing skills as well as a consistent drive for performance and growth.

This role is perfect for the Manager that is passionate about safety, supporting their employees, and continuously striving to improve. Our industry is face paced 24/7. If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!

Responsibilities

• Drives safe operations. Ensure facility has a structure in place and employee engagement insures a culture of safety 24/7
• Ensure high level of Customer Service and On Time Delivery
• Manage and Direct Management Team and Driver workforce in the execution of their responsibilities/duties
• Monitor drivers compliance for hours of service and adherence to procedures

• Assist with monitoring the fleet for safety requirements and compliance and maintenance facility on location
• Keep records of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions

• Collaborate with supervisors/management to monitor compliance and identify safety issues

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leads, manages, and provides performance feedback to a team of delivery drivers and others that are responsible for creating a safe & positive for our customers.
• Ensures work areas are area clean & organized.

• Provides associates direction on all tasks; provides/collects feedback to/from associates on performance.

Performs the following managerial duties:

• Hiring and on-boarding new Drivers/administers Union Contract.

• Training, developing and coaching.

• Scheduling, reviewing hours, and submitting time for payroll processing.

Skills

• Proven experience as safety coordinator or similar personnel management
• In-depth knowledge of DOT guidelines and practices
• Experience in reporting and developing policies
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent communication and advisory skills
• Diligent with an analytical mind
• Knowledge/experience with a large fleet – DOT
• Union Experience a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• On call

Work Location: One location