Junior Driver Manager

The Jr. Driver Manager supports field operations and logistics efficiency by ensuring safety, complaints, and optimized fleet and driver management. The role drives operational excellence through resource planning, route optimization, and safety‑first practices while enabling continuous improvement across driver operations, warehouse activities, and compliance standards. Responsibilities Instilling a strong safety culture by leading safety initiatives, conducting safety observations, and organizing safety meetings. Driving field resource deployment planning and executing operations to meet customer and business performance metrics. Building and maintaining strong coordination with Baker Hughes personnel while monitoring team performance and supporting career development. Delivering employee training programs and ensuring capability development across driver teams. Developing long‑term forecasts for regional resource requirements. Creating and executing short‑ and long‑term resource plans, including recruitment, driver assessments, and advanced training mentoring. Developing and implementing operational plans to support departmental activities and business objectives. Identifying and driving improvements in processes, systems, and procedures. Demonstrating in‑depth understanding of treater, delivery, and warehouse operations. Collaborating with executive and operational teams to contribute to overall South Texas business unit planning. Managing day‑to‑day driver activities and ensuring operational efficiency. Monitoring and optimizing delivery and treater routes using systems such as Samsara, Omnitracs, and fleet management platforms. Managing inventory and warehouse operations, including internal and external audits. Interfacing with Account Managers, Field Managers, and customers to ensure seamless operations. Managing and auditing fleet repairs and maintenance activities with proper documentation. Conducting vehicle audits (including heavy‑duty vehicles) and maintaining compliance records. Ensuring full compliance with DOT regulations and audit standards. Driving HSE compliance with a strong focus on safety, competency tracking, and reporting through systems such as Kahuna, LMS, and Intelex. Providing operational support, including vacation coverage for drivers and warehouse personnel. Qualifications Experience in fleet management, logistics operations, or field operations. Exposure to safety, compliance, and HSE practices within an operational environment. Experience in managing or supporting driver teams, warehouse operations, or logistics workflows. Knowledge of fleet management systems such as Samsara, Omnitracs, or similar tools. Exposure to DOT regulations, audits, and compliance processes. Ability to manage day‑to‑day operations and coordinate multiple stakeholders. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships. Ability to analyze operational data and identify improvement opportunities. Benefits Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities. Comprehensive private medical care options. Safety net of life insurance and disability programs. Tailored financial programs. Additional elected or voluntary benefits. Additional Information Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work during the day to fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Professional – Field Services Equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Hughes Company