Fleetwing Corporation Hiring for Senior Operations Manager at Lakeland, FL Full Time

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Fleetwing Corporation is a petroleum and fuel distribution company serving the state of Florida. Fleetwing has been in business for over 60 years. Fleetwing currently is expanding our fleet count and driver count to better serve our expanding customer base. We have expanded our service area to meet the needs of our current growth rate. Fleetwing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Other job opportunities may be found on our website www.fleeetwingoil.com. Please send resume with cover letter for your desired position.

Operations Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining a smooth operation of the Facility and Fleet Department, helps provide 24 hours coverage. The primary responsibility is to maintain a properly staffed and trained department that supports the warehousing function, drivers, fleet manager, service department, purchasing, customer service and dispatch by offering the highest levels of management skills and experience. This position involves the planning, directing, and coordination of all the above department activities. They must drive key performance indicators for cost savings, and maintain efficient utilization of manpower through proper scheduling and training in order to provide the highest levels of customer service. Operations Manager will work with other department heads to establish budget s and expense s for each division.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. Management in this position must have the ability to:

• Direct and motivate drivers and other employees within division.
• Monitor and direct an OSHA compliant facility. Implement current SAFETY FIRST program.
• Coordinate the investigation of accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions through the application of company safety standards and coordinate with CSR Manager.
• Be responsible for compliance and knowledge with Federal Department of Transportation regulations and other safety standards.
• Maintain and oversee fleet in a safe manner in accordance with company and governmental standards. Comply effectively with company work and safety rules.
• Provide general supervision of all transportation operations managers and functional processes within the department.
• Ensure that transportation procedures, including routing and/or dispatch, offer cost-effective solutions that will drive profitability.
• Prepare, manage and benchmark transportation elements of profit and loss statement.
• Be on call with cell phone or pager response during off duty hours.
• Maintain effective and timely scheduling of Transportation teammates.
• Facilitate communication within the management team and between the teammates and management.
• Conduct scheduled performance reviews for all management staff and submit recommendations for salary adjustments.
• Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable work force.
• Enforce general company policies and issuance of coaching/disciplinary documentation to teammates.
• Assign accountability within staff to track and trend key performance indicators.
• Exhibit leadership and maintain level of managerial professionalism at all times.
• Work to resolve issues between warehousing and distribution.
• Work more than 10 hours each day and more than 5 days each week as needed due to the high demands of the business and the responsibility over a large number of teammates.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the Transportation Department; work schedules may require working an early shift, staying long for a late shift, and weekend work depending on the customer and operational requirements of the division.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Provide additional assistance with projects and other items to be assigned periodically.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Management in this position must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in all facets of outbound transportation, preferably a distribution center.
• Be skilled on Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access programs; SAGE or DM2 or similar programs (preferred).
• Have experience in managing of large numbers of driving staff with experience in hiring, training, motivating teammates, and resolving employee relations issues.
• Be able to write s, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence.
• Have detailed understanding of financial statements and resulting cost implications. Possess ability to identify financial issues and provide cost effective solutions to such issues.
• Be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, vendors, and teammates.
• Be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Have strong analytical and communication skills with proven ability to work within the framework of the Team.
• Have knowledge of distribution systems to include order routing, logistic processes and procedures.
• Be able to successfully pass an education/experience verification, drug screen and criminal background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The work conditions for this position include both office and warehouse environments.
• The environment encompasses all areas of a Distribution Center and Transportation Shop. Material movement takes place throughout the facility.
• This position requires the Manager to work both inside and at times in the field.
• This position may require working in hot and cold temperature extremes, exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, noise, potentially harmful chemicals, solvents and components, and working in close to proximity to other employees.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Bonuses are based on a performance matrix designed for this position. Bonuses are paid either quarterly or annually. Additional Compensation:

Bonuses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: One location