Trucking Operations Manager

@ Maxwood Furniture

About Maxwood Furniture

Maxwood Furniture is a rapidly growing furniture company with an expanding portfolio of brands including Max & Lily, Plank + Beam, and Maxtrix. With over two decades in business, they operate through multiple sales channels including DTC websites and third-party marketplaces.

Job Summary

Maxwood Furniture is seeking a Trucking Operations Manager to join their Warehouse team. This role is based in a newly renovated 500,000 square foot warehouse in Marion, South Carolina. The position oversees daily trucking operations including timely pick-up and delivery of 150-200 containers a month from the Port of Charleston, drayage, and additional customer deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of drivers and support staff.
• Optimize delivery routes and schedule timely deliveries.
• Ensure fleet maintenance and adherence to safety/regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with Shipping & Receiving and other departments.
• Prepare performance and cost reports while monitoring the budget.
• Handle service-related delivery issues and operational improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in trucking operations management.
• Experience in Trucking or Logistics, and in leadership roles.
• Proficiency in transportation management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of trucking regulations and safety standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental, health, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible schedule and spending accounts
• Employee discount and assistance programs
• Paid time off and professional development assistance

Key skills/competency

trucking, logistics, operations, management, transportation, leadership, compliance, route optimization, budgeting, reporting