This position is located in Denver, CO and is a hybrid working environment.

Are you a transportation industry professional looking for a new challenge?

Solar Transport is searching for a talented Senior Region Manager (West) who will provide operational and business leadership for the West Division. This role will be responsible and accountable for safety, customer service, driver performance, revenue maximization, cost control and efficiency. This critical position is responsible for the direction and supervision of driver dispatchers, trainers, and fleet assistants.

The Senior Region Manager (West) will function as management representative and contact for Drivers and Customers with the goal of driving efficiency and consistency in operation to maximize associate and customer satisfaction and operating margin.

Solar Transport is seeking an influential team member who can serve as the voice that engages associates and provides constant development to create a world-class transport company with strong performance.

What you’ll do:

• Manage revenue maximization and cost control.

• Monitor and identify performance gaps, analyze root cause, and implement systemic and individual adjustments to excel at all operational scorecard metrics

• Provide leadership to build Driver satisfaction and performance

• Responsible for developing Annual Operating Plan to achieve revenue and profit goals

• Establish short- and long-term plans for growth and operational efficiency

• Partner with Safety, Recruiting, and Fleet Maintenance to ensure availability of equipment, drivers, and programs meet operational requirements

• Ensure that all safety policies and procedures are implemented and monitored

• Regularly communicate with customers to ensure their satisfaction with Solar Service and strive to increase volumes

• Work closely with business development to ensure accurate forecast of costs to support best pricing for new account growth

• Responsible for P & L

What we’re looking for:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills

• Ability to effectively resolve conflicts in a business setting

• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation

• Knowledgeable with DOT Regulations, Accident and Spill procedures

• Self-motivated and goal oriented

• Strong computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Excellent communication skills

Other key requirements:

• Experience in the transportation industry

• Experience in bulk fuel transportation

• Previous experience in truck line management

• Relocation to the Denver, CO area is required

Leadership Competencies

• Communication: Delivers clear, effective communication and listens to others.

• Conceptual/Systems Thinking: Recognizes patterns, trends, themes, and connections in information to develop innovative ideas and solutions.

• Constructive Engagement: Expresses ideas and disagreements, constructively resolves conflict, and encourages others to do the same.

• Customer Orientation: Meets the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.

• Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner.

• Empowerment: Takes initiative and solves problems.

• Talent Development: Maximizes potential and improves overall performance.

• Influence: Proactively builds relationships and influences others.

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Accurately assesses problems and effectively and efficiently arrives at solutions.

• Strategic Thinking: Understands the current state and is able to visualize the ideal state and how to achieve it.

Wage Range: $90,000 to $106,000

Full-Time Benefits

Healthcare

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

Savings & Pay

• 401(k) with Match

• Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

• Paid Time Off

• Maternity, Adoption & Parental Leave

Additional Benefits

• Voluntary Life & Dependent Life Insurance

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Company-Paid AD&D

About Solar Transport

Solar Transport is a family-focused company. With more than 40 locations, our drivers make it home every night. We genuinely value our team and go above and beyond to reward their hard work. Solar Transport is among the nation's best when it comes to tank-truck carriers and logistics providers. For over 50 years, Solar has strived to set the standard in how refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol and jet fuel are managed, transported and delivered helping our customers become more productive and profitable. A Krause Group company.

Krause Group is an Iowa-based company housing a diverse set of businesses with over 5,000 associates across the U.S. and Italy. These companies include Kum & Go, L.C., Solar Transport, Krause+, Pro Iowa, and the Des Moines Menace soccer team. Krause Group is also home to Italian wineries Vietti and Enrico Serafino, the historic soccer club Parma Calcio 1913, and boutique luxury hotel Casa di Langa, located in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Solar Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive environment encouraging all interested candidates to apply.