Job description
Trucking Manager
Company Classification: Furniture Manufacturer
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*Offered By: *
Open Plan Systems 4700 Deepwater Terminal Rd. Richmond, VA 23234
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*Company Description: *
Open Plan Systems is a leading manufacturer of quality manufactured office products, but at a fraction of the cost of larger manufacturers. In addition, we are also a leading distributor of seating, storage and accessories. We are passionate about keeping our customers satisfied by providing them with unparalleled service, quality and savings. Open Plan Systems is located in Richmond, Virginia; established in 2001. Our showroom, and administration building cover 400,000 square feet and our manufacturing center covers 10.8 acres' we continue to keep growing! Open Plan Systems ships its products nationwide, with a focus on the Eastern United States.
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*Job Description/Responsibilities: *

• Discuss with Shipping and Receiving Managers daily needs for trailer moves each morning before work.
• Make list for drivers to move trailers and the order of which to be completed.
• Check on each driver to verify deliveries and needs for the day.
• Look over Trucking Calendar and orders that are on hold that may impact trucking schedule, make adjustments to calendar that will keep trailers loaded and drivers moving.
• Make a detailed plan that will maximize drivers schedule while following DOT regulations on drivers driving time.
• Send out quotes and analyze before assigning loads to outside carriers.
• Work with logistics companies for potential profitable backhauls for OPS Trucks.
• Make required entries for Logistics companies for tracking and deliveries of backhauls. Set load/delivery appointments.
• Make sure drivers are on time for such appointments.
• Review all backhauls and make sure they are correct then send to accounting.
• Review drivers Trip reports and daily log books to keep drivers compliant with DOT regulations.
• Keep up with maintenance of all company vehicles/schedule required maintenance with 3rd party companies.
• Schedule appointments for container pick-ups and work with Executive Assistant on container lists.
• Work on special projects for timed deliveries and sending product from manufacturer straight to receiver.
• Manage cost of transportation, cost per truckload, cost per mile to support overall financial goals of Open Plan Systems.
• Manage employees of the trucking department: payroll entries, PTO requests and disciplinary actions.
• Create Livingston International Customs Bill of Lading (Canada)
• Create Norfolk International Terminal Bill of Lading
• Schedule appointment in the Navis Port system for pickup in the APM Terminal
• Dispatch FedEx or UPS for any RMA
• Copy and record bills from brokers on backhauls OPS have carried for a profit before give them to the accounts payable department.
• Also oversee PeterBilt, Old Dominion, Colony Tire & Great Dane with any major repairs.
• Manage customer relationships and planning function to ensure timely deliveries to job sites while ensuring cube utilization; manage inbound deliveries to ensure on time, on cycle and lead time; manage outbound to minimize expedites; communicate daily with driver, sales and customer to ensure on time compliance
• Perform as a backup driver for deliveries, re-mans, containers and shuttle trailers as needed.

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*Benefits: *

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• 401K Program

This posting was last updated on: December 13, 2022
OPS is an equal opportunity, M/F/V/D, and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices based on race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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*Job Number: * 01BR-1213011322

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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