Driver Manager, Deseret Industries, Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT, United States (On-site) To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Job Description This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by: helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items, helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church. Leads a team of drivers in hauling freight across the United States in support of Welfare Services, principally for the Deseret Industries Division, and other Church entities. Directly supervises, coaches, and evaluates the job performance of assigned drivers. Responsibilities Supervise a team that receives shipping orders from Deseret Industries management to support the various hauling needs of stores, manufacturing plants, units, including metal, cardboard, electronic, or other recycling to proper disposal areas. This will also include driving orders containing store freight; furniture, mattresses, from warehouse to stores as needed. Manage customers, conducts load planning, schedules drivers, and ensures on-time pickup and delivery. Troubleshoots and solves often complex problems. Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with subordinates, customers, and management. Works independently with minimal supervision. Exercises sound judgment. Makes decisions on a regular basis that impact Church financial resources, equipment, and customers. Qualifications 10 years of experience in the transportation industry or a bachelors degree in business, logistics, or a related field with 5 years of experience in the transportation industry. Great leadership and interpersonal communications skills. Working knowledge of U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations related to the trucking industry. Computer literate with a working knowledge of transportation and logistics planning software systems. Possession of a commercial driver license with a hazardous materials credential preferred. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr