Senior Operations Manager at Cardinal Logistics Management in Paris, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Senior Operations Manager is responsible to plan and direct more than one operation and to improve productivity and efficiency. The Senior Operations Manager provides leadership and direction to a team of employees, providing training and oversight to ensure a company’s operation runs smoothly. The Senior Operations Manager is to implement procedures, provides information to supervisors such as Senior Vice Presidents, and generate ideas to help increase productivity.

 

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for all aspects of multiple daily fleet operations.


• Develops policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operation of transportation systems and terminal operations.


• First point of contact for operational information including but not limited to store delivery service issues, backhaul information, driver scheduling/availability, and driver concerns.


• Submits recommendations for development of and compliance with transportation policies, procedures, and programs.


• Establishes and implements short/long range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.


• Conducts continuous analysis of vehicle and driver schedules to increase efficiency and to lower costs.


• Reviews and analyzes reports such as revenue and performance records, to evaluate productivity and recommended changes.


• Recruits, orients, trains, and monitors progression of new drivers.


• Monitors turnover, evaluates operation, mileage, equipment, time off and pay; makes recommendations and establishes programs to minimize turnover.


• Enforces compliance and administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations.


• Directs operation and maintenance of equipment and communication systems; reviews procedures; provides guidance to resolve technical problems; analyzes costs and recommends cost control measures; and develops plans, policies, and budgets.


• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Bachelor’s degree; at least five years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Or a Master’s degree; at least three years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.


• Working knowledge of transportation management software and on board technology.


• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to gather data, compiles data, and prepares reports.


• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community including Customer’s and Cardinal’s organization.

Salary: