About this position
About GoBolt
Our Mission:
At GoBolt, we provide a technology-driven, customer-centric and sustainable approach to ecommerce and last-mile logistics for businesses of all sizes – from local brands to large national retailers. By operating as an extension of our customer's team, we deliver best-in-class services every step of the way.
We're building North America’s largest electric vehicle fleet to help bring sustainability to an industry notorious for its heavy impact on the environment. We are in high growth mode and building for the future, which is where you come in!
We are on the lookout for an Area Manager, Transportation in Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles who shares our passion for logistics excellence and operational efficiency. In this dynamic role, you will play a crucial part in overseeing warehouse sortation, optimizing last-mile performance, and managing a multi-layered team of fleet operators and associates.
Salary Range: USD$75k-$75k
Location: Full time on site in Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles
Schedule: Overnight and weekends
The Area Manager’s responsibilities are as follows but not limited to:
- Oversee and manage the Parcel Operations in terms of warehouse sortation, route staging and loadouts, and last mile deliveries
- Manage multiple Fleet Operators(FO) in terms of last mile coverage, performance evaluation (quality) and cost of deliveries
- Manage Team Leads and associates in terms of providing direction, shift coverage/scheduling, approving hours and vacations and implementing disciplinary measures
- Source, schedule and manage Temporary Agency Workers (Temps)
- Plan and implement to create and/or assist in route optimization using route automation tools based on route efficiency with respect to coverage and cost
- Use Looker to create reports/dashboards to track parcel operations metrics including but not limited to sortation, staging, loadouts, order life-cycle management (closed loop of orders) and last mile deliveries for costs, quality, continuous improvement and providing strategy, directions or mitigation to the team.
- Identify root causes of issues in warehouse operations and last mile deliveries to provide proactive quality control measures
- Create and implement and/or adhere to SOPs related to warehouse health and safety protocols, parcel operational processes and delivery protocols for FOs
- Track efficiency in terms of cost and quality of parcel warehouse operations and last mile deliveries to adhere to KPIs and achieve targets and objectives
- Use Microsoft Office and/or Google suite to track, present and analyze metrics/data for strategies
- Adapt to different methods and techniques with respect to dynamic changes in operations and/or merchants.
- Assist GoBolt’s Program Manager in onboarding new Fleet Operators.
Skills and Experience
- Must be able to communicate and follow directions in English and Spanish
- Must have prior experience in basic use of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
- Must have 2+ years experience in people management
- Must have 2+ experience in analyzing and strategizing cost and quality of warehouse and last mile operations.
- Must be knowledgeable in California's geography.
- Must be detail oriented
- Able to independently work with limited supervision
- Able to identify issues and have strong willingness to go above and beyond to come up with or propose solutions
Why Join Us?
We are innovative, goal-oriented, and are always on the search for energetic and passionate people who are eager to learn and would like to have a rare opportunity to grow within one of Canada's fastest-growing companies.
We offer a workplace where respect, diversity, and inclusion are the cornerstones of our culture. Our team members are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, contributing to our collective mission in their unique ways. Aside from an amazing culture, we also offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
If you are eager to make a difference and contribute to a fast paced exciting environment, we would love to hear from you.
GoBolt is an equal-opportunity employer that recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce. GoBolt is committed to providing assistance during all phases of the employment cycle, including recruiting through to the end of the employment relationship. If you require accommodation because of injury, illness, or disability during any portion of GoBolt’s recruiting process, please let us know by contacting your recruiter's point of contact, and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.
At GoBolt, we value innovation and efficiency. We utilize AI-powered tools to assist in the screening and initial assessment of candidates for this position. This helps us focus on your skills and reduces bias. While AI helps us get started, your journey with us is guided by real people. Every final decision is made by a member of our team who values the unique perspective you bring.