Baton Rouge Operations Manager

Job Summary: Blaze Logistics is a growing family-owned transportation and delivery solutions company with over 50 years of experience in the transportation industry. We pride ourselves on always providing reliable and efficient services to our clients. Our headquarters is located in New Orleans, LA, where the company was founded. We are currently looking to grow our Company's footprint throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. To help with this mission, we are looking for the right person to become part of the Blaze family as our Baton Rouge Operations Manager. We are looking for a person who doesn't see this as just another job. We want someone who sees the opportunity and wants to help build and grow alongside us. Role Description: This is a full-time role for an Operations Branch Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of your territory's (Baton Rouge, South LA) transportation needs. Those needs range anywhere from making sure the daily jobs are received, scanned, and then shipped out and delivered on time each day. Included with that is effectively communicating with the Blaze Operations Center anytime there is an issue. This includes creating and managing efficient schedules, coordinating logistics, monitoring performance, recruiting and replacing Independent Contract Drivers, as well as employees, as well as ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This role requires on-site presence in the Baton Rouge office. Qualifications: Strong leadership and organizational skills 5 + years’ experience as an Operational Territory / Branch Manager 7 + years of working experience and knowledge of the transportation industry. (Preferably the 3PL and Last Mile Logistics sector) Willingness to work in a warehouse environment ensuring all daily physical tasks are completed. Excellent problem-solving and quick decision-making abilities Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in using technology and software for operations management Ability to train others on how to use technology and software to maintain standard operational processes A high understanding of Office365 and the cloud apps they offer like SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is a plus Bachelor's degree in business administration, Logistics, or related field is a plus. Work Location: In person Compensation is based on experience but will include, Base Salary, Bonus structure, Health Benefit package, Paid Holidays, Paid PTO and Employer Match Retirement Program. Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Work Location: In person

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