Manager Live Haul │ Dardanelle Live Haul (Dardanelle, AR)

Job Details: Summary This position is part of a team committed to supplying cost-competitive, high-quality protein by caring for people, achieving operational and environmental excellence, managing risk, and exceeding customer expectations in a workplace that promotes individual dignity and respect. The Live Haul & Feed Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing feed and live haul activities, including rendering drivers, feed drivers, live haul drivers, and the movement of animals and feed between local destinations. This role manages the daily operations of the sorting station, coordinates feed delivery scheduling, and maintains an active record of all vehicles and their locations. The position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, environmental requirements, safety guidelines, and biosecurity protocols. Essential Responsibilities

• Manage feed and live haul operations, including rendering, feed, and live haul drivers.
• Coordinate and oversee the movement of animals and feed between local destinations.
• Direct and manage the daily activities of the sorting station.
• Develop and maintain daily feed and live haul schedules.
• Maintain an active and accurate list of all vehicles and their locations.
• Keep a master log of animal locations.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Monitor and support compliance with environmental requirements, safety guidelines, and biosecurity protocols.
• Maintain records related to accidents, safety award point accumulation, payroll, and driver logs.
• Conduct driver safety meetings.
• Facilitate new Team Member orientation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications Education

• Specialized knowledge in a related field, normally acquired through two years of college resulting in an Associate degree or equivalent.

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Computer Skills

• Standard computer proficiency.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Leadership

• Responsible for managing one or more groups of Team Members performing similar activities.

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically six or more times per year.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes. Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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