Current Living Spaces Employees: Please apply via your internal Workday Account.
At Living Spaces, we take pride in being an environment that cultivates the best in our Team Members. From our corporate office in La Mirada, to our Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Guest Services, Transportation, to any of our retail stores in the United States, you'll find Team Members who have started and grown their careers at Living Spaces. We are a company driven by our core values of humility & respect, passion, innovation, speed & simplicity, fanatic discipline, social responsibility, coupled with the desire to provide our guests with the best possible experience they can have while furnishing their space.
We continuously strive to find dedicated, innovative, driven, enterprising Team Members to help drive our corporate vision - to be the best furniture retailer in the country. If you possess these skills, we invite you to join the journey at Living Spaces.
Position Summary
The Manager, Driver will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Living Spaces Driver operations. Will create work schedules, transportation routes for drivers to pick up and drop containers to assigned locations. Will manage the maintenance and repair of the company vehicles to ensure that these vehicles are in safe and working order.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Work closely with load planning to keep the drivers under dispatches that minimize delays and fully utilize the drivers' time
Work closely with safety & risk team to swiftly respond to any accident or incident.
Route drivers in for scheduled training or counseling. Stress the importance of the coaching session with the driver
Work closely with safety & risk to proactively manage all compliance related functions
Ensure all compliance measurements are met, provide reporting and guidance on ways to improve (CSA Score, Accidents, Injuries, Inspections, etc.)
Partner with the Director on the purchase of vehicles needed to expand or enhance the fleet
Schedule all regular maintenance on vehicles including ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed
Manage vehicle licensure and registration
Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance and fleet progress
Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency
In collaboration with other managers, develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations
Manage multi-site activities including driver performance, safety, compliance in accordance with DOT regulations
Monitors driver's activity throughout the day to ensure deliveries are completed, productivity and safety measures are achieved, and any and all issues are resolved before the end of the day
Provide excellent leadership to a group of our hardworking drivers in a fast- paced environment
Build trusting relationships with drivers and make the most productive use of their available hours of service to deliver
Accountable for fielding calls from drivers and working one-on-one to solve problems with creative solutions
Qualifications
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field. 5 years of experience in transportation, fleet or logistics environment. 3 years of experience in a leadership role in a high-performance organization managing a sizable fleet operation and/or supply chain organization. Must have current working knowledge of relevant equipment, regulations, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and DOT compliant operation for the protection of our team, data and property. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient in Microsoft 365 including, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
Certificates and Licenses: Class A License
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will directly manage a team. Develop and execute the company's business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders. Provide strategic advice so direct reports will have accurate view of the market and the company's future. Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate. Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times. Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities. Able to delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of direct reports providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
Position Hiring Range
The hiring pay range provides a guide for what we would reasonably pay for the position. Pay is determined by various factors including market demand, applicable skills, work experience and education, location, company budget, and in-demand skill sets.
$73,800.00 - $98,400.00
Retail, Guest Services, and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive a team bonus based on meeting specific monthly goals and KPI's. Bonus amounts are based on the level of achievement and the total hours worked during the bonus eligible month.
Benefits Include:
MedicalDentalVision401(k) (full and part time eligible)VacationSick TimeFlex Spending AccountEmployee Assistance Program
For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
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