Delivery Manager-Memphis Tennessee

Overview:

Full-Time Positions. The purpose and objective of this position is to effectively manage delivery operations and personnel to ensure departmental and company goals of making timely, accurate deliveries in a professional, efficient and safe manner. Position will be responsible for all day-to-day operational aspects of the delivery department through hands-on execution and the delegation of duties to staff.
Responsibilities:
Duties to include ,but are not limited to:
Recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, counsel and supervise delivery person
Manage and maintain delivery department schedules, routing duties, budgets and objectives
Ensure all routes are assigned and delivered daily.
Direct and manage daily activities related to dispatching, routing and tracking of fleet via GPS.
Manage delivery employees attendance and timesheets
Manager will at times have to make deliveries, and ride with assigned employees to evaluate delivery drivers job performance. These deliveries and ride with evaluations will have to be done in all types of weather conditions, unless deemed unsafe by company management.
Work with all departments to include sales, warehouse, office and finance to complete billing, coding, AR resolution, etc.
Schedule repairs and routine maintenance of fleet and keep detailed records
Ensure compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations and records are up to date.
Lead, motivate and inspire team to ensure a positive, performance driven team environment
Utilize tools and technology available to analyze data/reports to develop and initiate processes on improvements within department.
This is a management position that may require long hours (no designated start or finish time)
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year supervisor/manager experience required.
High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be knowledgeable of Memphis and surrounding areas.
Routing experience preferred.
Must have and be able to maintain DOT Medical Certification.
Must have and be able to maintain valid Tennessee Drivers License with Class F Endorsement
CDL License & Experience a plus.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs repetitively
Must be able a team player with the ability to communicate with people of all levels.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
Basic to proficient knowledge of computer applications (i.e. word, excel, outlook, etc.)
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must have basic mathematical skills and be able to operate a calculator.
Must be able to prioritize and work in a rapidly changing, fast growth environment.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management and organizational skills
Must be able to pass background check (i.e., police backgrounds, reference checks).
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record:

Cannot have more than 2 moving violations,accidents or super speeder in last 3 years.
Cannot have DUI, reckless driving or hit-and-run in last 5 years.

Drug Free Workplace.
EOE.
Benefits Include:
Group Health and Dental Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays (7 per year)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability
Company Paid Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
Direct Deposit
Non-smoking work environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
• benefits subject to eligibility requirements