Managing Director- District Operations

Job Summary Directs and controls field operations at the district level including linehaul and security aspects of the business. Also involved in the areas of safety, maintenance, employee relations, and independent service provider relations. Responsible for achievement of field quality, service and operational performance standards to achieve the growth and profit objectives of the company’s business plan. Essential Functions • Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls the day-to-day operations of the district • Develops and manages the department budget. Ensures compliance and is responsible to address variances and other budget concerns • Performs all human resource management functions to include hiring, terminations, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, performance management and staff productivity • Ensures continuous improvement of the operations using quality driven management (QDM) in the operations organization • Effectively directs a substantial geographically dispersed district through subordinates • Enforces compliance with established safety and security programs • Conducts oral presentations in both small and large group settings • Interacts with customers at the executive level • Has working knowledge of labor and employee relation principles • Leads and participates in meetings and conference calls; performs site visits to facilities as needed • Monitors district’s performance at hub/station level against budget and operational performance goals • Acts as the central point for internal/external customer matters of operational issues, monitoring and maintaining daily scorecard measuring the performance of major productivity goals within the hub • Implements corporate initiatives • Develops annual strategic plans for support for peak volume • Directs the operations of the facility management team to achieve prescribed objectives through sound communication programs • Ensures that each facility within the district are audit ready at all times • Maintains positive relationship between company and independent service providers Minimum Education • High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum Experience • Eight (8) years’ experience required in operational leadership with 5 (five) of those years at senior management or comparable level. • Experience in a variety of field locations and operations is preferred • In lieu of required experience, two (2) or more years of experience as a Managing Director at FedEx will be considered equivalent. Required Skills, Abilities and / or Licensure • Requires strong integrity, a sense of urgency, be accountable, results driven, self-motivated and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • Must have excellent communication and negotiation skills. • Can balance working independently or as part of a larger team • Must be able to build effective cross-functional relationships and have demonstrated experience in working with all levels of leadership • Must be a leader of change and promotes creative problem-solving • Develops self and others • The ability to make sound strategic and tactical decisions where established guidelines may not exist. Other Job Description Information FedEx Ground is currently seeking candidates for the position of Managing Director, District Operations – Western Rockies. This position will report to Darin Schmanke, Vice President Regional Operations – Mid-America Region. The position will be domiciled in the Western Rockies District office located in North Salt Lake City, Utah. Please note that application materials for internal candidates will be limited to a resume and a letter of interest describing how the candidate meets qualifications specified in the postingAddress: 750 North Franklin Parkway City: N Salt Lake City State: Utah Zip Code: 84054 Domicile Location: FXG-US/USA/PWRK/Western Rockies District Auto req ID: 381717BR Position Type: Full time Employee Type: Exempt EEO Statement FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforceSearch Engine Description: Supply Chain & Logistics Transportation Services Warehouse & Distribution