Pinch Flatbed Hiring for Area Operations Manager Job at Oklahoma City, OK Full Time

As an Area Manager within the Pinch Flatbed team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a top-tier Logistics Company. Your strong work ethic and firm sense of commitment will determine your success and growth within the company. Pinch believes in reinvesting back into their employees and setting a high standard to maintain a team atmosphere. Pinch has serviced oil field business for over 45 years. We are committed and constantly focused on providing the highest level of service and reliability, time after time. Make the choice now to be a part of a leading transportation company that believes in its employees and constant growth of every individual.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing a fleet of drivers, warehouse workers as well as office staff. Ensuring the moral of the team and atmosphere is of great excellence and to Pinch standards
• Doing sales to obtain new business and also account management for all Pinch customers located in your area. Requires entry into a sales CRM called Fresh Sales
• Working with the Tulsa, Oklahoma terminal remotely. Offering management support if needed and limited travel to the terminal may be required
• Working with the safety department to ensure all Pinch and DOT requirements are being met by the driving fleet
• Working with our equipment manager to ensure the trucks, trailers and forklifts are kept in good working condition
• If necessary loading and unloading of trucks if the team needs assistance to meet deadlines
• Inspect and be hands-on with our equipment to help maintain and fix any issues that Pinch can fix themselves
• Managing the freight chain from customers request to delivery in an efficient and cost effective manner
• Managing a high level of email volume
• Taking orders from customers via email and phone, negotiating competitive rates, providing proper documentation and ensuring delivery schedules within an expedited time-frame
• Managing the freight chain from customers request to delivery in an efficient and cost effective manner
• Expediting as necessary to ensure customers transportation requirements are taken care of
• Determining the best way to ship, negotiating rates and providing all the necessary documentation
• Strong knowledge of piecing together cargo on a flatbed trailer, setting up permits and equipment necessary to haul the customer’s cargo
• Using our TMS software (PCS) for freight tracking and troubleshooting purposes

Benefits:

• Major Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance plus additional coverages offered
• Matching 401(k) Program
• Paid Time Off Program
• Paid major holidays

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5-years of full-time work experience; college degree preferred
• Flexible work schedule. Pinch’s business include trucks operating 24/7 and Manager will have staff to properly operate their operation and it’s their role to ensure the terminal is operating efficiently and safely.
• 5-years of Flatbed Trucking Management experience
• Thorough understanding of DOT rules and regulations regarding CDL Driver Compliance
• 2-years experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Software (PCS Software experience preferred)
• Broad understanding of Flatbed Trucking Operations
• 3+ years of Customer Service experience in the Trucking Industry
• Ability to work in a sporadic, fast-paced environment
• Possess multitasking and prioritization skills
• Showcase strong work ethic, effective negotiation, and conflict-management skills
• Possess adequate level of typing skills and ability to use Microsoft Office, Outlook programs

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73127: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Trucking Manager: 2 years (Required)
• Transportation management systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• DOT Operations and Compliance: 4 years (Required)
• Flatbed Trucking: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location