Assistant Operations Manager - Final Mile

Why Choose Suddath?

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer

• Competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly‑paid employees; biweekly pay for salaried employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement plan encouraging continued education and development

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Role Summary

The Assistant Operations Manager supports the daily execution of delivery and installation operations while assisting with workforce management, contractor performance, customer satisfaction, and operational compliance. This role partners with site management to monitor operational performance, support employees and independent contractors, address service issues, and help ensure customer requirements are met. Depending on location structure, the position may provide direct supervision and development of employees while supporting overall operational performance and service execution.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day execution of delivery and installation operations to ensure customer expectations and service commitments are achieved.
• Assist in supervising and developing employees and independent contractor teams, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback as needed.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention efforts for employees and independent contractors.
• Help ensure all delivery teams are properly qualified, documented, and prepared for daily route execution, including required licensing, insurance, certifications, equipment, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Assist with monitoring operational KPIs, including route completion, service failures, customer satisfaction, productivity, dropped routes, and reschedule performance.
• Assist in addressing employee, contractor, and operational performance concerns and support corrective actions when necessary.
• Support daily staffing, routing and driver team capacity planning to meet customer service requirements.
• Coordinate resolution of delivery, installation, customer service, and contractor‑related issues.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, employees, independent contractors, and internal teams.
• Support customer communications and service recovery efforts related to operational issues and escalations.
• Assist with contractor qualification, onboarding, and compliance processes.
• Partner with operations leadership to address identified service concerns and improvement plans.
• Conduct operational meetings, training sessions, and performance discussions with employees and contractors as needed.

Education and Experience

• Four‑year college degree in Business, Supply Chain Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in transportation, logistics, or related industry required.
• Experience working in a dispatch or operations support or management role required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and other MS Office products.
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility and patience.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing English to understand directions and complete paperwork accurately.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, perform data entry and typing functions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a climate‑controlled environment. Occasionally requires work in a non‑climate‑controlled warehouse or outside environment. Requires sitting, walking, and standing; occasional bending, stooping, and long periods of standing and walking. Ability to lift and stack items weighing up to 30 lb overhead and up to 65 lb to chest height and carry them 50 ft. Occasional ability to climb ladders, stairs, and ramps and perform moderately heavy labor in various weather conditions. Work involves repetitive hand movements for data entry, clear speech communication, and close‑range visual detail. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; reasonable accommodations may be provided.