General Manager at Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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.  Pay is comenserate with experience.  Proven background of 8-10 years of increased responsibility in the Transportation industry working directly with drivers, managers and office staff of at least 250 associates.

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)
• Available to answer calls during off hours
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOT 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