Transportation Fleet - General Manager
Company: Hobby Lobby
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
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
Auto req ID
13415BR
Job Title
Transportation Fleet - General Manager
Job Description - Requirements
- 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:
- Competitive Wages
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Benefits
- 401(k) Program with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO)
- Employee Discount
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Integris Clinic and Pharmacy on campus
- Chaplain Services on campus Safety Sensitive position - subject
to drug and alcohol testing.
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring
process call (877) 303-4547.
State/Province
Oklahoma
City
Oklahoma City
Address 1
7707 SW 44th Street
Zip Code
73179
Keywords: Hobby Lobby, Edmond , Transportation Fleet - General Manager, Executive , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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