Location Manager, Logistics

Company Overview 

Riverstone Logistics (RLX) is committed to being an honest, reliable, dependable freight forwarding partner. Every day we are focused on fulfilling our Purpose of Delivering Life's Best Memories.

RLX provides final mile deliveries through dedicated and network models for various clients in 23 states across the United States. We love working with new clients that are looking to enhance their customer experience through final mile deliveries.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, RLX has currently about 100 employees and is always looking for new employees that demonstrate leadership capabilities and exceptional communication skills to grow with us at our home office as well as client sites across the United States.

Position Summary 

A Location Manager manages and coordinates the operational efforts of an individual client location under limited supervision. Participates in the development and implementation of location policies and procedures. Manages current Motor Carriers and a pipeline of potential Motor Carriers. Conducts operational analyses, and audits current procedures to monitor and improve the efficiency of operations and client satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

 The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Overseeing the daily operations of a location and its various components, ensuring compliance with Company, client, local, state, and Federal policies and regulations
• Developing or assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and safe operation of the location
• Overseeing the supervision of personnel including work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluating performance and making recommendations for personnel actions; motivating employees to achieve peak productivity and performance
• Hold daily stand-up meetings with key stakeholders
• Interpret and share location statistics with key stakeholders
• Recruit additional Motor Carriers to serve any company locations; specifically domiciled location
• Reviewing and interpreting of operating information as appropriate; coordinating and developing periodic operating analyses
• Providing advice and assistance to top management in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of modifications to existing operations, systems, and procedures
• Representing the organization at various community and/or business meetings; promoting existing and new programs and/or policies
• Overseeing the supervision of up to 5 direct reports within a location
• Manage logistics services
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field preferred
• Two (2) years or more of experience in logistics, warehouse, or industry-related field preferred
• Directly related management expertise in fiscal services, administration, and human resources gained through either 2-years of equivalent-level work experience or completion Bachelor’s Degree in business management or related discipline
• At least 3 years of additional work experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed on the job description
• Knowledge of warehouse management principles, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies, and procedures within specialty area
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Strong presentation skills to engage with motor carriers, clients, and other stakeholders
• Skill in examining operational procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
• Employee development skills
• Motor Carrier development skills
• Ability to supervise and train employees including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Riverstone Logistics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Riverstone Logistics also complies with the Immigration Reform & Control Act and E-Verify, so we ask that you bring the appropriate documents to confirm your authorization to work in the United States with you upon request.