Operations Manager

DispatcherWe are an Delivery Service Partner looking for a hardworking individual with a "CAN DO" attitude to join our Operations Team as a Dispatcher.APPLY FOR THIS JOB ONLY IF YOU HAD PRIOR EXPERIENCE AS A DISPATCHER OR LEAD DELIVERY DRIVER WITH 2+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FOR A PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE SUCH AS, FEDEX OR UPS Salary $57,500 + bonus Health, dental, & vision 401(k) options Tuition reimbursement Snacks and drinks provided Let's Make History! We are a Delivery Service Partner, and our goal is to make history while empowering you to further your personal and professional goals. We are located in the Newark metro area, We are looking for an individual with a VERY flexible schedule; expect to work 5 8-10 hour days.As a Operations Manager, you will be required to go through the same onboarding process & driver training as Delivery Associates, and are required to perform deliveries and gain hands-on experience to understand the job of a Delivery Associate . Although this is Operations Management job, on any given working day, you may be expected to drive & deliver packages alongside our Delivery Associates. This position includes paid training and paid sick leave.Responsibilities:Create and Manage weekly schedule for driversHire and onboard Delivery DriversCreate and maintain databases and spreadsheets for tracking daily, weekly, and quarterly performance of individual Delivery Drivers and the company as a wholeCreate and manage operation budgets.Coach and develop Delivery Drivers and Dispatch Associates based on performance metricsLead and drive company performance metrics -safe driving, delivery completion rates, daily and weekly delivery capacity ratesTrack, maintain, and support maintenance of the fleet of vehiclesMonitor progress of Delivery Driver Associates throughout the day and coordinate / prioritize package rescues, as needed.Address Delivery Driver Associate problems and requests by communicating directly with personnel and providing solutions.Receive emergency and non-emergency phone calls from Delivery Driver Associates and document all information, incidents, and issues.Enter data in various systems and Google documents, maintain logs, record calls, activities and other information.Prioritize phone calls according to urgency and importance.Use a mobile phone and computer to manage communications with Delivery Driver Associates and manage vehicles.Monitor, notify and confirm Delivery Driver Associates clock out/in for lunch break(s) according to policy.Utilizing GPS systems to monitor Delivery Driver Associates and track vehicles.Load, unload, prepare, inspect, re-fuel and safely operate company-provided transport vehicles, including, but not limited to, Extended Cargo Vans and Freightliner Step Vans.Deliver packages on varying routes to numerous addresses, both business and residential.Follow strict safety standards on and off the road.Interact with customers and the public in a professional and positive manner. Use handheld technology to manage the delivery process, and vehicle safety & maintenance procedures. Safely drive and operate delivery vehicles periodically. Other relevant duties as required.Job Type: Full-time Salary: $57,500.00 per year + bonus Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: 8-10 hour shifts Opening & Closing shifts Weekday availability Weekend availability Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay Ability to commute/relocate: Application Question(s): Are you willing to work 10 hour shifts? Are you willing to work weekends? Are you at least 21 years old? Experience:Delivery driver: 2 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Weekend Shift (Required) Work Location: One location Location: Newark Metro area.Qualifications: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver's license. Must be able to maneuver packages (up to 50 lbs) and be able to get in and out of a van quickly/often throughout a route. Must be able to operate and navigate a delivery van. Must consent to a 4-panel drug test, including DMV vehicle record check. Must have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.