- Location
- Charlotte Transportation BBU, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Why Work for Saddle Creek?
Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.
Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.
Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00pm – 6:00am.
What you will do:
Manage and lead a team of drivers and hourly associates in a fast-paced dispatch team environment
Assist our wide range of clients with the needs and demands of their supply chains
Ensure acceptable levels of performance in assigned business unit by meeting or exceeding productivity standards and cost control management
Ensure exceptional customer service by meeting key performance indicators (efficiency of drivers and equipment, DOT HOS, customer delivery requirements, etc.) for assigned area of responsibility
Achieve performance goals through KPI monitoring, promote LEAN principles, and process improvement
Lead and maintain a clean, professional, and safe work environment
Meet or exceed SCLS corporate safety goals as well as DOT regulations
Effectively communicate goals, expectations, areas for improvement, and successes to associates
Coach, train, and mentor associates allowing them the opportunity to grow and develop
Conduct annual performance reviews
Our ideal candidate will have…
2+ years of previous experience in a leadership role with a track record of implementing and managing change
Listening skills and strong abilities to collaborate, communicate and motivate others to accomplish goals
Demonstrated success in problem-solving and decision-making to overcome obstacles and maximize opportunities
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment while focusing on exceeding operational goals
Strong organization and multi-tasking skills, agility, and ability to be cross-trained to do more where needed
High School Diploma/GED Required
It’s not required, but it would be even better if you have…
Bachelor’s Degree
Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement training and experience
Supply chain/logistics experience is a plus but not required
Technical savvy (intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based, and job-specific software applications.
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Benefits:
Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
Annual bonus eligibility
401(k) match
Vacation and holiday pay
Employee assistance and identity theft protection
Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
Tuition reimbursement for further education
Company paid life insurance and short term disability
Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.
Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.
