Local Operations Manager

Are you a strong, adaptable leader with experience managing dedicated accounts? We are looking for a manager to lead a diverse group of drivers and manage customer relationship. The right candidate will be monitoring and overseeing the safe, effective, and value-added support for our customers, our drivers and onsite team.

Apply today! 

Responsibilities as a local operations manager look like: 

• Collaborate with customers daily to address issues and ensure overall success


• Work with Coordinator Team and drivers with safety as the focus. Address safety issues with drivers in a timely manner and respond with appropriate actions which may include warnings, probation, and possible termination.


• Be proficient in our systems and be able to adjust previously dispatched loads based on finalized customer load plan.


• Communicate timely and effectively both through PS Tablet and over the phone with drivers.


• Communicate with drivers and Local customers to meet expectations and on time service requirements.


• Build strong relationships between Coordinators, drivers and management. Provide feedback both positive and constructive to drivers.


• Work effectively with safety and maintenance teams to address issues and concerns regarding drivers and equipment.


• Coach drivers on performance issues to include poor trip planning, service exceptions, company policy violations, and communicating effectively.


• Provide feedback to operations manager regarding driver issues/concerns that are not improving or may need further intervention with either operations or safety.


• Monitor drivers Hours of Service to ensure they are running within FMCSA regs.


• Solicit drivers from other departments when necessary to cover Schedules

Education and Experience Requirements:  

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required. 


• Two to three years of transportation experience/ leadership experience a plus 

Why PTI?  Take a look at PTI’s advantages and apply today:

• Excellent company culture with family-like work environment. (We wouldn’t be who we are today without our employees!)


• Bonus plan eligibility, up to 8% of your salary


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account


• Short term disability and long term disability


• 100% company paid life insurance


• 401k Retirement Savings with company match


• Paid Time Off and company paid holidays


• Drive Your Wellbeing Program (third party nurse partner available at no cost to you)


• Financial Counseling Program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Ongoing training and employee development opportunities


• Education Assistance Program for master’s degree

A Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers
At Paper Transport, we’re not just building careers, we’re building community. As a Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers, we bring the same passion, teamwork, and commitment to excellence on the road as the Packers do on the field. Join a team that’s driving forward with purpose, pride, and a winning spirit.