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Saia, Inc.

Saia Inc. (SAIA), a regional trucker, is a triple threat. This Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) is a value stock with a forward P/E of 13.7, is expected to see triple digit earnings growth in 2012 and has momentum as shares are at a 2-year high.Saia is a transportation company providing regional, interregional and national less-than-truckload service in 34 states. Headquartered in Georgia, the company has a network of 148 terminals. Read More

Address	11465 Johns Creek Pkwy # 400, Duluth, GA, United States
Website	www.saia.com/
Holding	No Holding Details

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Operations Manager

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Provide planning, direction and control of all available resources for ensuring timely, damage-free loading/unloading of freight on the outbound shift. Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in loading and unloading trucks and in moving and storing materials or products. Train new employees in job duties. Ensure all work is performed according to company approved procedures, standards and specifications. Provide a clean, safe environment for all personnel and visiting customers. This position will be domiciled in Savannah, but will manage our Savannah and Augusta terminals.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
# Previous LTL supervisory or operations experience strongly preferred!

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      Exceptional people and communication skills
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      Motivational and organizational skills
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      Experience with employee training, coaching, and progressive discipline counseling
    * Scheduling
    * Knowledge of LTL Dock, City, Line Haul and Office operations
    * Possess a general knowledge of business processes such as profit and loss, profit margins, accounting, and other related principles
    * Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
    * Knowledge of safe lifting techniques
    * Knowledge of proper loading/unloading techniques
    * Computer literate (Word, Excel, Email)
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      Exceptional customer service skills
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      Record keeping and filing

Saia offers an excellent benefits package:

Health Insurance - Medical/Rx/Vision/EAP with LOW COST employee contributions
     Employee Only: $26.00/semi-monthly
     Employee +1 Dependent: $55.25/semi-monthly
     Family: $81.25/semi-monthly

Employees with 10 or more years of service do not pay Employee Contributions!!

Other great benefits include:

    * Market-based salary
    * Optional Dental Insurance
    * Free Life Insurance
    * Free Salaried Continuation program
    * Free Long-term disability coverage
    * Other optional benefits such as supplemental life insurance, supplemental accidental death & dismemberment, critical illness insurance
    * 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
    * Paid Vacation days, holidays and Personal/Sick Day
    * Employee Stock Purchase plan
    * Direct Payroll Deposit
    * Credit Union
    * Scholarship program
    * Employee recognition programs

Become part of the mission…

At Saia, we are guided by a three-part mission that recognizes both our customers' needs as well as the needs of our employees. Based in part on our proprietary CSI (Customer Service Indicators) program, it is a mission that is truly unique in the industry.

Partner with a successful company that built its mission statement around how the company operates each day:

    "Provide the best-in-class regional service defined by our Customer Service Indicators with cost-effective processes in an environment that respects employees and recognizes excellence

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

    * Minimum 2 years of terminal operations supervisory experience
    * LTL Operation management experience strongly preferred
    * Bachelor's degree
    * Knowledge of AS400
    * Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Other Job Information

Vacancy type:	Full Time	Contact Mode:	not provided
Fax:	770-232-4066	Contact Name:	not provided
Job Duration:	not provided	Phone:	770-232-5067
Email:	humanresources@saia.com