Area Manager, Delivery Ops
Current• Cultivate and sustain a positive culture, quality performance, safe environment, and a positive, professional driver experience• Subject matter expert for all DA and DSP process areas in the station (Load Out, OnRoad Execution, RTS)• Manage two direct reports responsible for DA training processes and on road audit mechanisms for DAs• Participate in negotiations for DSP dispute resolution, specifically approving payment, determining payment adjustments where appropriate, and managing the DSP invoice process• Conduct weekly performance meetings with DSP owners to develop and ensure adherence to action plans that meet business objectives and to facilitate monthly round tables for owner feedback• Drive continuous cost and process improvement programs while maintaining positive working relationships with DSPs and operations leadership• Partner with regional Fleet Management leadership to validate and confirm vehicle demand during peaks and ramps• Responsible for DSP Compliance to the Fleet Management Program• Lead daily SUMs with the DA population prior to load out to drive quality and engagement• Determine DA scheduling strategy through optimization of delivery route assignment• Oversee response to customer/TOC escalations• Monitor Driver staffing and fleet pipeline to ensure sufficient capacityAdditional Duties:• Supporting all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment • Developing performance goals and objectives to achieve customer promise expectations• Partnering with the management team to establish and maintain quality control standards • Proactively identifying and leading process improvement initiatives and Lean tools • Building and executing productivity plans by reviewing work forecast and determining productivity requirements • Communicating policies to associates and act as the primary information source for the team, maintaining compliance and consistency and taking corrective action when needed