Ward Transport & Logistics South Plainfield , NJ 07080
Posted 1 week ago
Job Title: Dedicated Operations Manager Advertising Title: Req #: 12062 Company: Ward Trucking, LLC Job Code: MGR Location: South Plainfield Employment Status: Full Time City: South Plainfield Area of Interest: Manager State: NJ Rate of Pay: $70K to $100K
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Dedicated Operations Manager
REPORTS TO: Sr Manager of Dedicated Solutions
OVERVIEW OF ROLE: As a Dedicated Operations Manager for Ward Trucking you will be tasked with managing customer accounts, hiring drivers, and developing a full-service solution. Our Dedicated Division provides customers with exclusive use of Ward equipment and drivers within the Mid Atlantic, helping businesses achieve their supply chain goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinating and managing scheduling for Ward's dedicated customers
Being available and on-call for Ward drivers and customer needs
Optimizing schedules daily and or as needed
Holding an onsite presence at the customer's location(s) - build and developing a strong relationship
Partnering with sales and customer service to schedule deliveries; working cross-functionally within Ward to service accounts and grow business
Job Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:
Previous transportation management experience in a dedicated environment preferred
Ability to be on-call during driver work hours (7 days a week)
Experience with load planning and driver management
Proficiency with computers, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, etc.)
Understanding and knowledge of DOT regulations
Effective communication and customer service skills with the ability to represent the Company in a positive, professional manner
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of McLeod TMS preferred, but not required
This job description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change.
Ward Transport & Logistics