Source One Transportation Hiring for Regional Operations Manager Job at Belle Vernon, PA Full Time

ABOUT SOURCE ONE TRANSPORTATION:

Source One is part of the Guttman Group, a family of companies that provides customers a broad array of fuel supply, storage, transportation and management services. Its three operating companies include: Guttman Energy, Inc., a leading fuel marketer and fuel solutions provider serving the commercial, wholesale, and retail markets, Source One Transportation, LLC, providing best in class liquid fuels transportation services, and Bulk Terminal Storage, operators of liquid fuels storage terminals.

With a fleet of 40+ transport trucks and over 65 drivers, Source One delivers over 300 million gallons of gasoline, distillates, and ethanol a year to a broad group of customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Regional Operations Manager requires the ability to lead, motivate, recruit, and develop drivers to support company service, safety, and efficiency goals. The position is based in Neville Island (Pittsburgh, PA) with direct line management of over 50 Drivers and requires ~30-40% overnight travel. This position reports to the Manager of Transportation Operations.

The Regional Operations Manager must be a strong leader who has a demonstrated commitment to safety, and a proven track record in driving results. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional organization, yielding desired results.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruit, Retain, Coach and Develop Drivers

• Interview and hire driver prospects
• Develop and track driver performance metrics
• Develop and implement reward and recognition program for top performers
• Coach under-performing drivers to meet efficiency standards
• Develop drivers to promote to positions of increasing responsibility including Driver Maintenance Coordinators, and Driver Trainers
• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure drivers are provided the support needed for payroll, benefits, training and general personnel issues management

Support Safety Culture

• Support the development of a strong safety culture
• Assist Transportation Safety Manager in training of drivers in monthly safety meetings
• Perform Incident Prevention Observations on drivers to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform periodic gate checks to review compliance with loading procedures
• Utilize Source One’s fleet management technology solutions [i.e. TMW, DriveCam and PeopleNet] to coach driver performance to be within company standards
• Assist in the investigation of incidents and accidents and implement corrective action plans to prevent future occurrences

Manage Driver Training Program

• Working with Driver Recruiter, hire qualified driver candidate based on available shifts
• Oversee the driver training program in assigned territory to ensure that graduates of the training program meet Source One requirements
• Hire, train and coach Driver Trainers to execute on-the-job portion of training program

Manage Driver Shifting Strategies

• Coordinate with Director of Logistics to identify optimal workforce counts and shifting strategies by market to support delivery requirements
• Implement short-term shifting changes to accommodate high demand swings
• Develop innovative staffing strategies to accommodate seasonal demand changes
• Set up new domicile locations to support geographical expansion as needed

Develop and Manage Compliance to Standard Operating Procedures

• Work with Maintenance Manager to develop and manage equipment maintenance procedures
• Work with Director of Logistics to develop and manage procedures for order management and customer service
• Work with Transportation Systems Manager to identify and manage technology solutions in the truck

MINUMUM QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Transportation, Logistics, and Business Administration work experience.
• 5-7 years experience with direct line management of CDL drivers
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in person or in writing
• Demonstrated knowledge of logistics technology, equipment and applications
• Effective leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to set and achieve priorities, goals, and strategies with limited supervision
• Experience writing, implementing and auditing work processes and procedures

• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple Source One domicile terminals including Columbus, Aurora, Youngstown OH and others as defined as well as periodic meetings in Belle Vernon, PA corporate offices (30-40% overnight travel)
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and presentation skills
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and agencies such as DOT and OSHA
• Experience in trucking industry in petroleum, chemical or other hazardous materials

HOW TO APPLY:

• All applications must be submitted utilizing the Paycom Applicant Tracking portal.
• Resumes will be accepted from June 27, 2022 through July 11, 2022.

EEO STATEMENT:

Guttman Energy, Guttman Realty and Source One (Guttman Group) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or terms or condition of employment.