Driver and Logistics Manager- East
PADNOS
- Livonia, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for industrial and commercial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago in Holland, MI. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator.
Join a growing, sustainable company that offers the opportunity for growth. We invest in our team members and offer the following benefits:Competitive Wage
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
100% Tuition reimbursement for Team Members
75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents
First Time Home Buying Assistance
401K Match and Profit Sharing
Performance Driven BonusesJob Summary:
The Divisional Logistics Manager of our Drivers has a wide range of responsibility and autonomy to ensure that our Driver and customer needs are being met. It is our goal to ensure that PADNOS attracts and retains great talent. To be successful in this role it is imperative that clear, consistent, and appropriate communication is occurring between the LPT Coach and the driver team. This Manager will be responsible for the dispatching and coordinating of various functions of the PADNOS internal fleet, including the assignment of routes, route delivery, and transportation activities. This role will troubleshoot situations with members of the driver team and coordinate schedule changes as necessary to satisfy customer needs.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions:Monitor and encourage participation in the Safety Responsibility Rules training and hold the drivers accountable. Self-report safety rule violations.
Ensure that all damages, injuries, and close calls are reported in Velocity within 24 hours.
Partner with the EHS team on all tier 2 investigations to ensure that appropriate and impactful corrective actions are implemented.
Performance management of the driver team with the weekly review driver KPIs, recognizing and rewarding great performance and identifying opportunities for improvement (driver ride-a-longs).
Review and approve all driver time and attendance using Dayforce.
Compliance monitoring and complete driver files working with Fleet Compliance Group (including truck inspections and on road recorded violations).
Responsible for onboarding and training of new driver Team Members.
Facilitation of driver and safety meetings (monthly).
Communicate changes in service requirements for customers and/or material flow changes in our yards.
Coordinate communication between LPM and driver group related to spare utilization, maintenance needs, scheduling down time, and mediating any disagreements.
Identify opportunities to improve scheduling and daily workflow by utilizing account knowledge.
Ensure successful onboarding of new accounts by supplying driver capacity and recommending appropriate equipment types.
Coordinate with Service Specialists to ensure service takes place within or prior to assigned deadline date or time.
Utilize dispatch software to schedule trips for PADNOS/external drivers in a way that maximizes driver efficiency and ensures timely delivery/pickup of material.
Travel to PADNOS locations for site visit/Team Member support 20%-30% of work week.PADNOS Expectations of all Team Members:Adheres to all PADNOS Policies and Procedures.
Always conducts self in a manner consistent with PADNOS Values.
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all contacts.
Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
Maintains the privacy of all company proprietary information.
Treats visitors, vendors, customers, and team members with dignity and respect.
Can safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.Outcomes:Safety training on target (Safety Accountability Rules)
Zero drivers over 60 hours per week
Team Member Engagement Survey participation of 100% with a score equal to or greater than 20
Zero driver related service issues
Billable vs Payable 85%
Actual vs Standard 90%
Goal of 100% DOT compliance - no on road recorded violation
100% driver Samsara usageSupervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Required/Desired Qualifications & Motor/Sensory/Physical Requirements:
Education, Training, and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in a Logistics or related field.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
5 years of experience in logistics/dispatching field.
DOT compliance experience required.
5 years of experience in a coaching/management position.Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Analysis/Problem solving.
Customer orientation
Building relationships
Strategic/critical thinking
Teamwork/collaboration
Leadership
Communication
Judgement/decision making
Planning and organization
Personal motivation
Flexibility/adaptability
Time management