*about vorto*
vorto is on a mission to increase sustainability and create more jobs by making supply chains more efficient across the entire value chain. Through powerful ai technology, vorto's autonomous supply chain platform seeks to reduce carbon emissions caused by supply chain transportation, improve the lives of approximately 3.5 million truck drivers and create more jobs across all players in b2b transactions. We operate in a very fast-paced and nimble environment that is highly focused on a team-first, accomplishment-oriented culture that is passionate about the organization's success. Our products have been developed by a world-class engineering team that simplifies complex business problems to a degree where adoption is effortless. We encourage you to visit our careers page and read this blog post to learn more about our culture.
*about the role*
are you passionate about leading operational excellence in an entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment? Are you yearning for an opportunity to utilize your creativity to grow a scaling process? We are looking for a *senior operations manager* to join us on our journey to facilitate a digital revolution in the b2b supply chain. We are a culture-first organization that works relentlessly to maintain our culture.
The *senior operations manager *is responsible for overseeing the activities of a complex, international team of teams that is rapidly growing. In this role, this individual will manage day to day operations while ensuring the organization meets strategic people and process development goals.
*essential duties and responsibilities*:
- responsible for managing all activities of the shipper solutions operations team including carrier sourcing, truck dispatch, track and trace, on time delivery, and team schedule adherence
- manages all aspects of the dispatching process, including hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring performance, and responding to customer or carrier escalations
- works with the director of operations to review and analyze dispatch team performance
- partners with the senior product manager and development team to ensure continuous technology improvement and help guide product strategy with tactical level feedback
- monitors and promotes safety and compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations in all areas of the operation
- develops and implements department policies to ensure all staff members are trained
- trains and supervise employees who answer and place calls
- analyzes call data to identify problem areas that may require additional staff training or equipment upgrades
- maintaining records of calls to track response times and improve service quality
*requirements*:
- international travel up to 80%; office location is monterrey, mexico with some travel to denver, co
- strong leadership qualities: previous management experience required
- experience in the transportation industry: prior freight brokerage experience a major plus
- high aptitude for process design, improvement and implementation
- understanding of and ability to utilize the kpis associated with brokerage operations
- the ability to multi-task in a fast past environment while being detail oriented
- skilled in technology; microsoft word & excel
- excellent written and verbal communication skills; spanish speaking strongly preferred
- minimum 5 years of relevant experience
*benefits*
at vorto we are committed to developing our employees and providing them exciting opportunities to grow and prosper in their careers.
We offer a competitive benefits package as well as numerous additional perks, including:
- competitive compensation package
- paid time off and holidays
- health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- flex and health savings plans
- company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
- company-paid parking or rtd pass
- voluntary income protection benefits including life, ad&d, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident protection insurance
- tuition assistance
- employee assistance program (eap)
- free or discounted legal program
- product & services discount program
- modern office space in downtown denver with daily coffee, tea, drinks & snacks
- we supply the industry's best hardware and productivity software
- vorto is an equal opportunity employer._
- disclaimer: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned._