Job Information
Maverik Regional Manager - Solar Transport in Des Moines, Iowa
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide Leadership to direct reports, including, but not limited to, hiring, training and development
Direct drivers in developing and implementing best practices, measuring operational efficiencies, continuously improving productivity, and achieving operational standards of excellence
Works with Dispatch and Regional Fleet Assistant(s) to establish work assignments that effectively balance work among Drivers, recognizing volume peaks and Customer requirements to support our 99.8% Run-out-free performance standard
Partner with Safety, Recruiting, and Fleet Maintenance to ensure the availability of equipment, Drivers, and programs to meet all operational requirements
Ensures that all safety policies and procedures are implemented and monitored, including but not limited to, ensuring drivers are properly trained, equipment is regularly inspected and compliant, and following all reporting procedures for accidents and spills
Works with Fleet Managers and Regional Fleet Assistants (s) in the “carding” of new drivers at regional terminals
Collaborates with team on strategic and operational planning and new opportunities
Act as the driver advocate with internal departments to answer driver questions and resolve driver concerns and issues
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications: Education
High School diploma (required), with advanced training and education (preferred)
Previous experience in trucking line management preferred
Qualifications: Experience
5+ yrs. experience in the transportation industry, experience in bulk fuel transportation preferred
Previous experience in trucking line management
Knowledge of DOT/OSHA/EPA regulations, and accident and spill procedures required
Experience with Microsoft Office suite and Excel
Qualifications: Competencies
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including strong listening skills
Experience in exercising initiative and sound judgment in decision-making
Willingness to voluntarily take the first steps to identify and address existing and potential obstacles, issues, and opportunities
Ensuring the delivery of value-added, high-quality, and proactive support on a consistent basis
The ability to support employees in their efforts to achieve job goals by providing resources, removing obstacles, and acting as a buffer
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
