Terminal Leader/VP

Description

Who We Are:

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Lead P&L and all headcount for assigned terminal. Oversee all activities tied to ensure assigned terminal operates efficiently and optimal capacity for all the company's Lines of Business and customers tied to assigned terminal.

• Ensure terminal is well maintained and is safe, organized, clean and appealing to drivers and customers.
• Establish development/training programs that continuously improve performance and increase position depth.
• Provide continuous feedback to leaders regarding revenue per truck, driver safety, employee retention and utilization of equipment.
• Identify opportunities for improvement; develop and implement cost-effective solutions based on ROI such as improve dispatch MPG.
• Develop and maintain an effective yard management system.
• Collaborate with recruiting and driver development to ensure hiring needs are met.
• Work closely with sales to gain an understanding of market needs and assist in new business development in key markets.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 5+ years' experience in operations and/or sales in transportation industry required.
• 1+ year people leadership experience required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to lead, develop and coach others.
• Must be able to effectively transfer knowledge to others.
• Must be able to understand financial reports.
• Must be able to effectively utilize accessible data for effective decision making and problem resolution.
• Bachelor's degree in business related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

What we offer:

Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.

Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.

Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.