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Werner Enterprises Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Werner Enterprises The main purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day functions required to provide customers with transportation solutions. Job functions will include driver management while ensuring high production levels, on-time delivery, and minimal deadhead within the regional operations. This must be done while meeting the key performance indicators that ensure a financially sound Werner Enterprises. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The job functions listed below represent the essential job duties and responsibilities of the above-listed position. • Overall account management of key factors, such as the trailer ratio, truck production, fleet sizing, driver turnover, customer satisfaction, and account profitability. • Assigning drivers to loads by optimizing load information such as orgination, destination, type of freight, number of miles, stops, directions, etc. with driver needs and availability. This is done using the AS400 computer system, Qualcomm satellite, face-to-face communication, and phone conversation. • Manage driver turnover by troubleshooting driver problems such as home time, payroll, equipment • Manage drivers in insuring safe, legal, and on-time delivery of freight by monitoring effectiveness and efficiency of each driver by compiling statistics on a daily basis. • Advise Regional Manager of issues or needs as necessary and performs other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel. • Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Knowledge of transportation industry and terminology usually gained through practical experience and on-the-job training. Includes a basic understanding of cost management and revenue generation. • Knowledge of United States, Canadian, and Mexican geography. • Skill in operating a computer terminal, including satellite dispatch systems. • Good organizational skills. • Skill in typing ( 35-45wpm). • Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner when talking with drivers, customers, and other support staff. • Ability to manage up to 50 drivers on a continuous basis. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, Management, or Transportation/Logistics, or equivalent experience. • Two or three years transportation experience, preferably in the truckload segment of the industry. • One to two years AS400 and PC experience preferred. • Six months to one-year supervisory experience preferred. • Two to three years customer service experience preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Seeing and hearing: Read documents, computer screen answer phones, 75-100 % communicate in person. Standing and walking. 0-24 % Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling. 0-24 % Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing. 50-74 % Lift in excess of 0 pounds. 0-24 % Seniority level
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General Manager - Final Mile
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Werner Enterprises 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
General Manager - Final Mile
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Werner Enterprises Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Werner Enterprises The main purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day functions required to provide customers with transportation solutions. Job functions will include driver management while ensuring high production levels, on-time delivery, and minimal deadhead within the regional operations. This must be done while meeting the key performance indicators that ensure a financially sound Werner Enterprises. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The job functions listed below represent the essential job duties and responsibilities of the above-listed position. • Overall account management of key factors, such as the trailer ratio, truck production, fleet sizing, driver turnover, customer satisfaction, and account profitability. • Assigning drivers to loads by optimizing load information such as orgination, destination, type of freight, number of miles, stops, directions, etc. with driver needs and availability. This is done using the AS400 computer system, Qualcomm satellite, face-to-face communication, and phone conversation. • Manage driver turnover by troubleshooting driver problems such as home time, payroll, equipment • Manage drivers in insuring safe, legal, and on-time delivery of freight by monitoring effectiveness and efficiency of each driver by compiling statistics on a daily basis. • Advise Regional Manager of issues or needs as necessary and performs other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel. • Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Knowledge of transportation industry and terminology usually gained through practical experience and on-the-job training. Includes a basic understanding of cost management and revenue generation. • Knowledge of United States, Canadian, and Mexican geography. • Skill in operating a computer terminal, including satellite dispatch systems. • Good organizational skills. • Skill in typing ( 35-45wpm). • Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner when talking with drivers, customers, and other support staff. • Ability to manage up to 50 drivers on a continuous basis. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, Management, or Transportation/Logistics, or equivalent experience. • Two or three years transportation experience, preferably in the truckload segment of the industry. • One to two years AS400 and PC experience preferred. • Six months to one-year supervisory experience preferred. • Two to three years customer service experience preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Seeing and hearing: Read documents, computer screen answer phones, 75-100 % communicate in person. Standing and walking. 0-24 % Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling. 0-24 % Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing. 50-74 % Lift in excess of 0 pounds. 0-24 % Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Truck Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Werner Enterprises by 2x Get notified about new General Manager jobs in
Tomball, TX . General Manager in Training - The Woodlands, TX
Houston, TX $110,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago General Manager - Big City Wings - Cypress Tuckerton
The Woodlands, TX $75,000.00-$110,000.00 2 months ago Humble, TX $175,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Cypress, TX $58,656.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Spring, TX $275,000.00-$350,000.00 5 days ago Houston, TX $48,000.00-$55,000.00 10 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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