Operations Manager - Carson, United States - Forward Air

Forward Air
Forward Air
Verified Company
Carson, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Position:
Operations Manager

Compensation:
$100,000 Annually

Core Responsibilities & Duties:


  • Ensure all work is performed according to Forward Air approved procedures, standards, and specifications for dock operations
  • Guarantee FA audit compliance within all areas of the operation
  • Review terminal operating reports and adjust labor schedules for increased efficiencies
  • Create onboarding strategies for hiring training and overall employee retention
  • Focus on employee development: organic growth through crosstraining and D.R.I.V.E. reviews
  • Ensure accurate daily asset reporting: Trailers, Forklifts, TAP Scanners, Load Bars and Containers
  • Manage and react to daytoday operational requirements in a professional and timely manner
  • Drive KPI's set forth by Terminal Manager
  • Directly supervise all activities of dockworkers and support personnel engaged in loading and unloading trucks and trailers
  • Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules
  • Ensure appropriate load plans and proper load balance to ensure safe vehicle operation
  • Coordinate work assignments, monitor performance, and provide training on relevant job duties
  • Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers
  • Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of Hazardous Materials as provided by the Department of Transportation
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:


  • Strong team player that thrives in a fastpaced environment
  • Ability to drive performance of direct reports and lead a team in a lean manufacturing environment
  • Understand P&L statements and analyze areas for production improvement
  • You must be willing to work various shifts and days per week
  • Prior air freight experience is required
  • International/Import experience is a plus
  • Must have five (5) or more years of supervisory experience in a highvolume, fastpaced transportation environment
  • Must possess demonstrated leadership ability
  • Knowledge of proper freight handling techniques
  • Knowledge of Hazardous Materials handling
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
  • Must be flexible to work weekends and nights
  • Forklift and general freight handling experience

Skills:


  • Must have the ability to work in a fastpaced environment


  • General computer skills

  • Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
  • Excellent communication and problemsolving skills

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Pay:
$100,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

  • Carson, CA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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