Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family as we open our newest terminal in Sparks, Nevada. For 110 years, Oak Harbor Freight Lines has built a reputation for exceptional service, operational excellence, and a people-first culture throughout the western United States. We're seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead this exciting new location, build a high-performing team, and establish the standard for success from day one. If you're a proven transportation leader who thrives on building operations, developing people, and delivering results, we want to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs.
• Employee-only coverage pays up to 2% of gross income.
• Family coverage pays up to 4% of gross income.
• 401K – 100% match up to 5% of the employee's contribution.
• Accrue 80 hours of PTO within the first 11 months.
• Holiday pay after 90 days.
• Cell phone stipend.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Terminal Manager
• Maintain and administer consistent policies regarding dock and driver operations during the assigned shift.
• Directly supervises shift leads, dockworkers, drivers, and support personnel at the terminal.
• Schedules and assigns tasks for dock planning and setup.
• Ensures timely pickup and delivery of freight and verifies freight for all billing.
• Observes the loading of trucks for proper handling and distribution of freight for transport.
• Interview and makes recommendations for hiring as well as performance issues/write ups and termination in coordination with Terminal Manager.
• Manages a team of leaders and staff to ensure that freight is loaded and unloaded in a manner that is cost effective, efficient and provides a high level of customer service.
• Assigns OHFL staff to specific duties, such as verifying amounts of and storing incoming, outgoing freight, and assembling customer orders for delivery.
• Using the AS400, runs regular reports and conducts analysis on an ongoing basis to ensure that that equipment and personnel are in the right place at the right time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of LTL management experience required.
• Proven leadership, team building, and interpersonal relationship skills are required.
• Proven ability to work successfully across the organization to resolve issues.
• Basic PC proficiency and experience using MS Office products preferred.
• AS400 experience is preferred.

OHFL is an equal opportunity employer.