Operations Coordinator

Bessemer Management is a transportation company that provides comprehensive back-office support, management, and logistics services for several logistics/trucking companies. We have 90+ years of experience operating in multi-faceted transportation modes and are a dynamic and growing organization.

Eastern Express, one of the most experienced flatbed trucking companies in the United States, has an opportunity for a highly motivated, career-minded individual to join our team as an Operations Coordinator.

This position is full-time/on-site in our Griffith, IN office.

In this role, you will be part of the team that develops and maintains relationships with our driver base and terminal network, serving as the “first line of defense” in providing day-to-day operational support.

If you are looking for a challenging, constantly evolving work environment where everything you do has a direct, immediate impact on the company, this role could be a great fit for you.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Assisting drivers by responding to and resolving pickup, in-transit, delivery, and other operational and logistics issues and/or complaints
• Handling incoming phone calls and emails with driver requests (including some after-hours calls)
• Providing guidance/recommendations to drivers to help them maximize their business and leverage the most profitable geographic areas within our terminal network
• Distributing or authorizing funds to capacity providers and/or vendors in accordance with our policies and procedures
• Reviewing our terminals’ and drivers’ utilization of Eastern’s value-added services and communicating additional opportunities to improve our collective business
• Analyzing performance metrics and helping to implement strategies to improve operational performance
• Assisting/implementing new programs, software, and systems
• Investigating and identifying new opportunities to strengthen Eastern’s operations
• Updating equipment and drivers’ status/location
• Supporting managed accounts as needed

Qualifications & Interpersonal Skills:

• Knowledge of the transportation/trucking industries required
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Analytical aptitude
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented, service-minded attitude
• Proficient use of and ability to quickly learn a variety of computer programs, apps, and websites
• Experience with Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and Outlook

Work Schedule & Benefits:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (on-site in Griffith, IN)
• Performance-based bonus plan
• Complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave

Physical Demands of the Position:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to stand, walk, and sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and reach with hands and arms to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.

About Our Company:

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Bessemer Management Company has 90+ years of experience in the flatbed, intermodal, and over-dimensional trucking industries. The companies we serve (Kaplan Trucking, Eastern Express, Horizon Freight System, TRX, Inc., DD&S Express, and PFQ Companies) are comprised of a network of 3,000+ trucks and 270+ terminals primarily located across the Midwest, South, and Northeast.

We are a company that is diversified, independent, stable, and growth minded. We value innovation, long-term thinking, and a roll-up-your-sleeves/desire to dig in mentality. We invest in people who take ownership, care deeply about quality, and want to contribute to something bigger than themselves.