Driver Manager - Humble

Position Summary The Manager, Driver will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Living Spaces Driver operations. Will create work schedules, transportation routes for drivers to pick up and drop containers to assigned locations. Will manage the maintenance and repair of the company vehicles to ensure that these vehicles are in safe and working order. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Work closely with load planning to keep the drivers under dispatches that minimize delays and fully utilize the drivers’ time Work closely with safety & risk team to swiftly respond to any accident or incident. Route drivers in for scheduled training or counseling. Stress the importance of the coaching session with the driver Work closely with safety & risk to proactively manage all compliance related functions Ensure all compliance measurements are met, provide reporting and guidance on ways to improve (CSA Score, Accidents, Injuries, Inspections, etc.) Partner with the Director on the purchase of vehicles needed to expand or enhance the fleet Schedule all regular maintenance on vehicles including ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed Manage vehicle licensure and registration Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance and fleet progress Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency In collaboration with other managers, develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations Manage multi-site activities including driver performance, safety, compliance in accordance with DOT regulations Monitors driver’s activity throughout the day to ensure deliveries are completed, productivity and safety measures are achieved, and any and all issues are resolved before the end of the day Provide excellent leadership to a group of our hardworking drivers in a fast- paced environment Build trusting relationships with drivers and make the most productive use of their available hours of service to deliver Accountable for fielding calls from drivers and working one-on-one to solve problems with creative solutions LS1B Qualifications Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field. 5 years of experience in transportation, fleet or logistics environment. 3 years of experience in a leadership role in a high-performance organization managing a sizable fleet operation and/or supply chain organization. Must have current working knowledge of relevant equipment, regulations, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and DOT compliant operation for the protection of our team, data and property. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient in Microsoft 365 including, Excel, Word, and SharePoint. Certificates and Licenses: Class A License Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will directly manage a team. Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders. Provide strategic advice so direct reports will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future. Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate. Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times. Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities. Able to delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of direct reports providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance. Position Hiring Range The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, Company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time. Compensation: $66,375.00 - $88,500.00 Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's. Additional available benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements include: Medical (full-time only) Dental (full-time only) Vision (full-time only) 401(k) with Company match (full and part-time) Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law) Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time) Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only) Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time) Holiday pay (full-time only) Life insurance (full-time only) For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com) Equal Opportunity Employer It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. E-Verify Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. Applicant Privacy At Living Spaces, we take pride in being an environment that cultivates the best in our Team Members. From our corporate office in La Mirada, to our Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Guest Services, Transportation, to any of our retail stores in the United States, you’ll find Team Members who have started and grown their careers at Living Spaces. We are a company driven by our core values of humility & respect, passion, innovation, speed & simplicity, fanatic discipline, social responsibility, coupled with the desire to provide our guests with the best possible experience they can have while furnishing their space. We continuously strive to find dedicated, innovative, driven, enterprising Team Members to help drive our corporate vision - to be the best furniture retailer in the country. If you possess these skills, we invite you to join the journey at Living Spaces.