Department Manager II

Responsibilities Oversee and manage Department for multiple locations and/or additional compled customer specific responsibilities.

Manage Dedicated Fleet of Professional Drivers with authority to take actions and/or make recommendations that are given significant weight with respect to discipline, terminations, and other changes of a driver’s employment status, often requiring the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to significant business matters.

- monitoring performance, attendance, safety and quality.

Monitor, direct and/or dispatch all transportation activities within the assigned department.

Responsible for Service Failures (Driver, Dispatch, Planning), Communication, Equipment, Utilization, Driver Turnover, Fuel (MPG, out of network, idle time of equipment, out of route miles), Safety (Safety Initiative, Accidents, Worker’s Comp, Random Drug), Maintenance (PM Services, Equipment Inspections)
Maintain Customer Relations through excellent communication and client visits.

Daily Updates to Position Control spreadsheet

Review and issue coaching in correspondence with the Lytx cameras

Track and manage attendance, time off and home time requests in accordance with departments expectations.

Maintain positive and productive communication with drivers to deliver on time, prevent service failures, and reduce turnover.

Receive ETAs and PTAs and manage throughout the day.

Receive confirmations of load assignments.

Communicate and establish expectations for performance, conduct, and safety, and provide ongoing feedback for the professional driver.

Monitor and trace loads so that follow-up can be made to customers regarding late pickups and or deliveries, as well as any other load changes that may occur.

Work with other internal departments to resolve customer or company issues when necessary.

Follow established procedures and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.

Manage Driver PM Schedules for both tractor and trailers

Assist drivers with payroll needs, Advances, Fuel issues

Prepare, organize and assist in the loading process

Responsible for additional customer specific requirements (Hatchery)

Proficient use of Microsoft Office Products Must be able to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically

Knowledge of DOT regulations and Driver HOS necessary

Ability to work in a fast paced and always changing environment

Ability to manage people effectively

Ability to be self-motivated and work unsupervised

Ability to operate an electric pallet jack, forklift, lift gate(as required)
Ability to climb in and out of trailers on a regular basis (as required)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Valid CDL preferred 3+ years transportation experience required

Leadership experience required

We believe in rewarding excellence. Our compensation approach balances market-based salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure ensuring your pay is fair, competitive, and aligned with your growth. The posted range reflects the full pay band for the position. The expected pay range below represents where most candidates are hired, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Candidates with more extensive or highly relevant experience may be considered toward the higher end of the overall pay band.

Expected Pay Range: $56,147.00-$64,161.90

Full Pay Range: $56,147.00-$88,833.00

Pay Grade: 9401(k) Match:
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