Driver Development Manager at Knight Transportation Phoenix, AZ
PRIMARY PURPOSEProvide high level analytical support to Terminal Managers, focusing on on-going driver development initiatives that support safety and retention goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Proactively work to build relationships with Driving Associates, support and recognize excellent performance while assisting team in achieving the organization's objectives.
Develop strategies and sponsor key initiatives to foster a culture of positive driver support and improve driver retention.
May assist in the onboarding of new drivers.
Evaluate Driver satisfaction, retention and turnover; provide necessary tools to effectively perform position responsibilities to assist in increasing Driver retention and reducing overall turnover.
Perform regular assessments to ensure consistent improvement on metrics that impact driver safety and retention.
Review various reporting on driver safety and directs activities to effect positive safety outcomes while actively coaching Driving Associates to ensure that the terminal meets company safety expectations.
Promotes good relations with internal and external customers by coaching and supporting employees on how to find the best solution to safety problems.
Gather, organize, and analyze information on breakdowns and procedures, and develop solutions to facilitate on-time completion of equipment services within the shop.
Gather, analyze and interpret retention data for the purpose of identifying best course of action for terminal leadership to decrease turnover.
Counsel driving associates on high risk drivers high risk behaviors on including all aspects safety related including items on risk analysis scoring.
Serve as ultimate consult and recommend decision-maker to issue corrective action; up to and including whether to terminate driver's employment.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EducationAssociates degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
Work ExperienceFour years' experience in operations field and/or safety required.
Previous experience in transportation industry preferred.
Skills and AbilitiesMust be able to motivate, develop, and influence others.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially excel.
Must possess great collaborative skills and demonstrated development of strong interpersonal relationships.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Proactively work to build relationships with Driving Associates, support and recognize excellent performance while assisting team in achieving the organization's objectives.
Develop strategies and sponsor key initiatives to foster a culture of positive driver support and improve driver retention.
May assist in the onboarding of new drivers.
Evaluate Driver satisfaction, retention and turnover; provide necessary tools to effectively perform position responsibilities to assist in increasing Driver retention and reducing overall turnover.
Perform regular assessments to ensure consistent improvement on metrics that impact driver safety and retention.
Review various reporting on driver safety and directs activities to effect positive safety outcomes while actively coaching Driving Associates to ensure that the terminal meets company safety expectations.
Promotes good relations with internal and external customers by coaching and supporting employees on how to find the best solution to safety problems.
Gather, organize, and analyze information on breakdowns and procedures, and develop solutions to facilitate on-time completion of equipment services within the shop.
Gather, analyze and interpret retention data for the purpose of identifying best course of action for terminal leadership to decrease turnover.
Counsel driving associates on high risk drivers high risk behaviors on including all aspects safety related including items on risk analysis scoring.
Serve as ultimate consult and recommend decision-maker to issue corrective action; up to and including whether to terminate driver's employment.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EducationAssociates degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
Work ExperienceFour years' experience in operations field and/or safety required.
Previous experience in transportation industry preferred.
Skills and AbilitiesMust be able to motivate, develop, and influence others.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially excel.
Must possess great collaborative skills and demonstrated development of strong interpersonal relationships.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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