Planning & Fleet Production Manager Apply Now! Back to search Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Department: Operations and Fleet Management Posted: 03/15/2024 Location Name: ATS Corporate - St. Cloud, MN Wage: Depends on Experience Annual Position Type: Full-Time, Salary Shift: Standard Summary To ensure high quality and profitabl e operation of the ATS, Inc . d ivision through strategic, efficient, and effective coordination of equ ipment and load operations in accordance with company and department quality, utilization , growth plan and profit objectives . Top priority of managing and developing the health of ATS Inc . network. Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the transportation industry .
Firm understanding of the commercial transportation industry with a strong working knowledge of operations, logistics and transportation principles
One to two years of supervisory experience preferred . Strong employee performance management, training and coaching, recognition, and reward skills preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish trust and rapport with all levels of staff . Able to relate effectively to diverse cultures.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, financially driven, results oriented to maximize every aspect of our business.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required .
Excellent communication skills (written, listening and verbal).
Willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight travel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Proactively influence long-term business strategies including market development, operational practices, asset utilization , and capacity management to support both growth and profitability while maintaining the necessary flexibility to support and improve the business model.
S trategically plan to manage and improve the overall health of the operational model, formulating process design and operational improvement strategies that maximize productivity, efficiencies, ROI, and customer satisfaction.
Manage the current and long-term coordination of the movement of inbound trucks/trailers and outbound freight to match capacity and customer needs while optimizing asset and resource utilization and accounting for all aspects within a one-way random business model ( e.g. customer needs, multiple origin/destination lanes, driver and trailer availability).
Establish and manage metrics, analyzing trends to forecast and influence market, asset, and operational decisions.
Participate on inter-departmental teams, providing planning knowledge and experience to optimize the profitability of the business model.
Facilitate on-going relationship development with operations, planning, account managers, sales and customer service groups.
Measure performance of planning team to evaluate areas of improvement and recognize success.
Provide effective employee performance management utilizing SMART goals, timely and constructive feedback, coaching for improvement, and progressive discipline.
Manage projects of all sizes, coordinating and reviewing the work of less experienced planners.
Improve profitability through increased efficiencies, production and productivity.
Manage the day-to-day assignment of loads, matching the needs, qualifications, and availability of drivers and equipment.
Effectively coordinate market needs of available freight, customer needs, and loads in a constantly changing and often unpredictable environment.
Track equipment to ensure the maximum utilization .
Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to achieve client satisfaction and expected results.
Partner with Human Resources in the recruiting, interviewing, selection, on-boarding, and training of new employees.
In support of ATS’s culture, all employees are expected to consistently, effectively and reliably perform in accordance with the Company’s values as set forth in our core competencies and behaviors (All Employee Competencies and/or Manager Competencies ).
Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours, and infrequent travel may be required .
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ATS’s policies and applicable laws . Responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolvi ng problems. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions . This position performs work primarily in an office setting.
Constantly in a stationary position and occasionally will move around.
Constantly operates a keyboard and mouse and constantly utilizes a computer monitor(s).
Constantly conversing with internal and external customers in person or via phone system.
EEO and Affirmative Action StatementIt is the policy of theATSto provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.TheATSdesignated person for issues concerning Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity is Employee Relations Manager at 320-255-7400.ATSis committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of theATSto provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability to enable such individual to perform the essential functions of the position for which he/she is applying or in which he/she is employed.The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions. Apply Now!