Operations Manager

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85043, Phoenix, AZ, USA
In-Office
Junior
Logistics • Transportation • Energy • Chemical
The Role
Oversee transportation center operations, including directing associates, drivers, and technicians; assigning loads; managing staffing, schedules, paperwork, customer communication, training, and regulatory compliance. The manager supports hiring, fleet coordination, business development, and center leadership while ensuring safety, timely deliveries, efficient utilization, and adherence to federal and state transportation requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Operations Manager will be responsible for assisting the CSC Manager as well as carrying out direction and responsibilities to all operation associates,drivers and technicians.

A Day in the life of an Operations Manager:

  • Promote safety first in all actions
  • Assist in the hiring and training of operations associates including Right Way Training, Driver Tablet training, and CSR process training
  • Provide direction and guidance to all operations associates, drivers and technicians
  • Manage processes and corresponding systems
  • Review and make changes as needed to maintain the most efficient staffing of company units to achieve the highest utilization as possible
  • Prioritize loads for timely delivery
  • Work with fleet managers to assign loads to drivers in a fair and equitable manner
  • Provide efficient friendly customer contact
  • Control and complete paperwork and reports as required
  • Manage Fleet manager schedules and desk assignments
  • Communicate with all operations associates and drivers regarding company and customer requirements
  • Continually update knowledge of federal and state regulations
  • Communicate with internal and external customers as required

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Carries out duties assigned by center manager or regional manager as required
  • Work with and support the business development managers to grow the business
  • Responsible for overall CSC operations during the absence of the center manager

Qualifications
  • High School Education or equivalent
  • One year experience as a fleet manager in transportation industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations, federal and state standards
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Self-starter with detail oriented work habits
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Display professional demeanor
  • Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals
  • Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules
  • Basic computer skills, strong desktop and administrative skills
  • Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, and talking, hearing and visual activity.
  • Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds).

Working Conditions:

  • Normal office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copier/printer/scanners.

Skills Required

  • High school education or equivalent
  • One year of experience as a fleet manager in the transportation industry
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations and federal and state standards
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer and administrative skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
  • Dependability, good attendance, and adherence to schedules and timelines
  • Knowledge of company employment policies and procedures
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
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The Company
HQ: Oklahoma City, OK
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

United Petroleum Transports (UPT) is a leading bulk tank truck carrier in North America, founded in 1966. The company specializes in the safe and reliable transport of motor fuels, aviation fuels, and chemicals, serving large oil companies, airports, and petroleum marketers. Utilizing a fleet of trucks and trailers, UPT provides essential transportation services to the energy and chemical markets throughout the continental United States.

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