Operations Manager

You belong at Day & Ross. 

Operations Manager 

Full-time

Portland, OR

As an Operations Manager, you are responsible to safely lead the terminal team and company drivers to meet stakeholder expectations with respect to service and productivity. You are responsible for managing operational costs while operating within a network.  This position is about driving change, continuous improvement, problem solving and effective communication. 

How You’ll Help

• Keep the team engaged by supporting and promoting terminal objectives and all corporate initiatives.
• Ensure drivers follow Company SOPs; including sending in PODs on the day freight is delivered.
• Monitor MPG, Idle Time, Out-of-route Miles, OTD, fuel purchase to ensure profitability.
• Monitor Safety/Compliance Training, home time, HOS, PTO within DOT and D&R requirements.
• Onboarding process for team including both drivers and team members; Meet & Greet, activate fuel cards, Expectations, etc.
• Work close with Recruiting to hire and be aware of new drivers coming into Company Trucks.
• Seeks opportunities to improve existing processes to support continuous improvements.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years related work experience within Transportation and Logistics. 
  • Automotive experience preferred
• Experience with EPOD or Electronic Bill of Lading systems.
• Computer skills – proficiency and accuracy; strong knowledge of MS products; knowledge and/or experience within, TMS systems such as TMW, PowerFleet, PeopleNet (Elog) or other assets tracking experience.
• Travel: 25% as required.

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

About Day & Ross
From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.    

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.