AP1 Logistics – FedEx Terminal Manager

Edison, New Jersey
May 24, 2023
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Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Linehaul Operations Manager in the Edison, NJ area. We are a FedEx Ground Independent Contractor whose operations span across several states. The Linehaul Operations Manager will ensure the successful execution of unassigned team runs from the Edison terminal to several West Coast locations from Colorado to Oregon, along with other related business operations.

Previous experience with FedEx Ground and unassigned runs is preferred, but not required.

The Linehaul Operations Manager is responsible for leading our team – ensuring safety and accountability and building positive, professional relationships with drivers and FedEx Ground staff. Currently holding an active CDL-A certification is required!

Linehaul Operations Manager Benefits:

  • Competitive pay from $67,000-72,000 a year
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for career growth with a growing company

Manager Responsibilities:

  • Supervise linehaul operations, ensuring compliance, safety, efficiency and profitability.
  • Build and manage a team of drivers to meet the needs of business.
  • Identify strengths and areas of opportunity in operations and driver performance.
  • Identify and respond to personnel issues within the operation that require more coaching, discipline and/or termination.
  • Monitor performance using technology and coaching to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Ensure employee’s compliance to policies including uniforms, pre-post trip, DOT compliance, Hazmat, insurance cards, fuel cards, accident packets, etc.
  • Maintain positive business relationships with FedEx station management and team members.
  • Ensure quick and professional responses to all service issues raised by FedEx.
  • Perform safety audits, ride-along evaluations and other quality control measures.
  • Follow-up with local management on all VEDR recordable incidents and accidents according to DOT requirements.
  • Enforce all company policies and procedures.
  • Obtain and maintain good understanding and familiarity of all company routes.
  • Ensure the company is in compliance with all guidelines as set forth by FedEx.
  • Ensure that local management is accountable to accurate deliveries, recordkeeping and excellent customer service.
  • Communicate openly, honestly and frequently with management, drivers, FedEx personnel and company ownership.

Linehaul Operations Manager Requirements:

  • 2+ years of logistics/transportation management experience needed.
  • FedEx BC or Ops Manager Experience strongly preferred
  • CDL-A preferred but can be obtained
  • Must be able to pass DOT physical.
  • Must have a clean driving record.
  • Working knowledge of HOS and VEDR equipment preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 – $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Choose your own hours
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Edison, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Please give a brief summary of your linehaul experience, especially with managing, planning and completing unassigned and/or team runs.

License/Certification:

  • CDL A (Required)

Work Location: In person

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