Function as first-line management in the performance of a Staples Delivery Operation (SDO) location. Collaborate with the SDO Manager and Director of Delivery Operations in preparing and planning strategies to meet the SDO’s daily, weekly and monthly customer service and financial goals. Ensure all deliveries to Staples North American Delivery (NAD) customers are performed according to time, safety, efficiency, and accuracy standards.
Primary Responsibilities:
Direct daily delivery operations, staffing and resources to accomplish delivery schedule within the assigned delivery area
Control administrative processes so they are performed in an accurate and timely manner
Develop individual associate’s skills, standards and morale through training and coaching
Direct, support and delegate tasks as appropriate to an individual associate’s skill level
Coach and manage associates to high performance standards and recognize individual and team success
Give consistent and thorough feedback to associates, conduct timely Performance Appraisals and deliver disciplinary action if necessary
Read, understand and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports and use these reports to evaluate department’s performance
Compute figures to accurately plan/adjust headcount to meet department’s objectives
Develop and execute daily and weekly action plans to meet department SDO performance expectations
Monitor and evaluate safe work practices and maintain a safe work environment
Ensure the SDO operates according to budgeted guidelines
Work in concert with the senior management team in the pursuit of operational excellence and the SDO’s all around success
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
3 – 5 years transportation experience
Ability to become DOT certified and meet Staples driving requirements
Strong team based leadership, motivational, and development skills essential
Functional knowledge of coaching drivers through check rides
Experience managing in a high growth, multi-division, multi-million dollar company
Computation/mathematical ability and reading comprehension of technical/financial materials and reports
Knowledge of PC applications
Eagerness and ability to learn and absorb new information quickly
Initiative to work with minimal instruction and direction
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience and working knowledge of transportation systems and processes, productivity standards, and technology
Demonstrated responsibility, maturity, and leadership ability
Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem solving ability
Possess a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline driven environment
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