Company OverviewSpee Dee Delivery is a family owned and operated company that was started in 1978 by Donald and Sylvia Weeres. Our core business is in standard, next-day, ground delivery. The corporate headquarters and main sort facility is located in St. Cloud, MN. We currently employ over 1,800 employees company wide and over the years we have expanded throughout the Midwest. Job SummaryThe Director of Operations will oversee and coordinate the state (MN/ND/SD) operations while actively participating in the safety, human resources, recruitment, and sales directives. Hours and Wages
- Exempt salary position
- Starting wage is $97,000 - $128,500, based on relevant years of experience, education, certifications, and comparison to other employees already in this role
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, efficiency, and tracking performance against targets
- Prepare, manage, and track reports throughout the state
- Enforce safety, DOT, and company policies
- Review and analyze expenditures and other financial information; uses results to develop and implement plans, policies, and budgets
- Maintain current knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations and available funding
- Actively participate on a regional council for long-range transportation planning as a representation of the state
- Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
- Facilitate monthly leadership meetings
- Hire, train, discipline, and onboard new staff
- Extensive travel is required
- Perform other required duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to influence, develop and maintain good working relationships across a variety of functional areas and customers
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including meeting deadlines and achieving results
- Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, local, and company safety policies
- Demonstrate sound judgment and decision making considering relative costs and benefits of potential actions; critical thinking logic and reasoning to identify solutions
- Proficient with computer-based management systems and Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Education and Experience
- At least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Operations Management or related field preferred
- 7+ years of experience in the transportation industry and leadership preferred
- Must hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license OR successfully complete Company paid CDL training program
Physical Requirements
- Ability to pass a DOT physical exam
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and up to 100 pounds occasionally
- Ability to work with all types to freight which include, but are not limited to hazardous material, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Benefits
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan, Quarterly Bonuses, and more.
EEO and Affirmative Action StatementSpee Dee Delivery Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected Veteran status. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.