Fedex Ground Bc

**We are now hiring for a full time FedEx BC (Operations Manager) in the Niles, IL area **This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of package delivery services within FedEx Ground terminal. The BC will have a solid daily presence at the FedEx Ground terminal and build and maintain strong, positive working relationships with drivers and all FedEx employees.

**Compensation**:

- **$55,000-70,000 annual salary based on experience**

**This is not a Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM position. It will require some long-hour days and weekend work, but it will also be flexible with your schedule when circumstances allow it.

**Manager Requirements**:

- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be willing to submit to a background check
- Must be able to pass a drug test and DOT physical (both paid for by FedEx)
- Physically willing, ready, and able to drive a P-1000 sized vehicle (Large Step Van) and safely deliver packages to both residential and commercial recipients
- **Previous FedEx experience strongly preferred, experience with UPS, Amazon or other logistics providers a plus**

**Key Qualities**:

- Strong work ethic an a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to build and manage a team of drivers with motivational leadership
- Good communication skills to effectively work with our main customer, FedEx Ground
- Dogged determination and resourcefulness
- Reliable follow-up and follow-through
- Ability to perform routine administrative tasks in order to comply with the needs of the home office regarding fleet maintenance, accounting, compliance, payroll and other reporting
- A positive attitude that inspires others

**Day to Day Operations**:

- Work with other operations managers to ensure all daily P&D routes are staffed, trucks are operational, and routes are generating sufficient revenue
- Drive for contingency as necessary
- Assist with recording and reporting timesheets for payroll
- Create and adjust routes in DRO (dynamic route optimization) system - training available but experience preferred
- Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repairs on equipment at regular intervals to avoid unnecessary breakdowns
- Work with peers to coordinate the training of every new driver to ensure compliance with all company policies and regulations
- Ensure Driver compliance with daily duties regarding paperwork, Hours of Service compliance, Pre-Trip/Post-Trip inspection
- Create a culture of safety and ensures each driver is up to date on all monthly safety training
- Communicate with FedEx Ground staff when necessary
- Provide quality service to FedEx Ground with available drivers and operable equipment to deliver packages
- Work with other BCs, AO and Drivers to ensure the fleet is operating and maintenance is routinely performed on all trucks
- Communicate with other BCs and AO to achieve effective performance management of all Drivers
- Plan for contingency - establishing relationships with part-time drivers as well as other FedEx contractors in the building to help one another out in times of need
- Serve as a contingency resource and deliver packages in the event of driver call-offs, driver shortages, heavy volume, or any other unforeseen circumstances

Pay: Up to $70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

- How many years of FedEx experience do you have as a BC or Lead Driver? If no FedEx experience, what other related logistics / transportation experience do you have?

Work Location: In person