Transportation Fleet General Manager
Company: Hobby Lobby
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: September 9, 2023
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Job Description:
Transportation Fleet General Manager Hobby Lobby Transportation
is looking for a General Manager to oversee all aspects of the
fleet operation and provide excellent customer service to the
retail stores. The General Manager reports the Vice President of
Transportation. Hobby Lobby opened its first store in 1972 and has
become the largest privately-owned arts-and-crafts retailer in the
world with more than 1,000 stores and over 43,000 employees
operating in forty-seven states. HL offers over 70,000 items
featuring home decor, seasonal decor, tableware, floral, art
supplies, craft supplies, yarn, fabric, jewelry making, hobbies and
much more. The Corporate headquarters include over 10
million-square-feet of manufacturing, distribution and an office
complex in Oklahoma City. Hobby Lobby is a multifaceted private
carrier that services the entire United States from one central
location in OKC. Roughly 90% of the 1,000-store retail chain are
serviced by the fleet of team and single drivers while the other
10% is handled by partner carriers on a one-way basis. All stores
are serviced from one location in OKC with a next day delivery for
any store 1,200 miles from OK and then two days for any location
over 1,200 miles. The fleet consists of 480+ tractors and over
1,100 trailers and it travels 6.5 million miles per month on
average. The following aspects of the job include but not limited
to: People: Improve the operational excellence of the area by
building strong relationships with internal and external staff by
encouraging positive approaches, motivating others and recognizing
achievement Recruit, hire, train and retain employees Provide open,
honest and timely feedback on employee performance by utilizing the
Open-Door Policy Professionally interact, present and collaborate
with stakeholders throughout the organization Operations: Implement
and support the policies and practices that are consistent with the
philosophy of the company Evaluate processes/procedures with the
goal of potential improvements through suggestions and
recommendations Develop and implement strategies to optimize
capacities, specifications and reduce operational cost In addition
to the Fleet, monitor the Yard, Mechanical Shop, Fuel Bay and Tire
Bay departments and provide input that enhances efficiencies and
production Plan and manage daily routes and overcome unexpected
obstacles and barriers that may prevent store deliveries, back
hauls or container pick up. 24/7, manage the unforeseen incidents
that may occur and impede daily operations Manage third
party-carriers by ensuring that all quality measures are being met
Safety : Have knowledge of Local, State, Federal Regulatory
agencies safety and compliance standards and best practice to
maintain a culture of safety Model a culture of safety by leading
by example Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions, work
processes and behaviors Coach through safety observations Planning
and Improving: Collect and analyze data to help evaluate process
drive process improvement initiatives Effectively communicate
business plans and priorities across the organization Manage and
communicate change initiatives to managers and employees Develop
managers and employees by equipping them with resources and
maximizing their skill set Develop and grow by staying up to date
on industry trends and the current business environment Financial:
Lead the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the Business
Plan targets Have a general knowledge of the fleet budget and
associated costs Collaborate with managers on ways to reduce
operating cost Qualifications: 8 Years – Fleet Management
Experience High School or GED required Proficiency in Microsoft
Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) Ability to work a flexible schedule
including nights and weekends Ability to manage multiple functions
simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational
and problem-solving skills Demonstrated knowledge of DOT, Hazmat
and OSHA regulations Must pass a Pre-Employment drug screen and
background check Benefits: 401K Program Paid Vacation Health and
Dental Insurance Onsite Clinic and Pharmacy Flexible Spending
Account Employee Store Discount Apply Online Date posted:
09/06/2023
Keywords: Hobby Lobby, Oklahoma City , Transportation Fleet General Manager, Professions , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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