District Manager

AWCT is hiring a District Manager for our Mid- West Reginal office in Dearborn MI,

Summary

The District Manager provides leadership and oversight for two or more facilities, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and customer satisfaction across all terminals in the district. The District Manager directly supervises General Managers, Terminal Managers, and other support positions. Collaborates with executive leadership to align district performance with company strategy. This position plays a key role in customer engagement, sales support, and continuous improvement initiatives, while fostering a culture aligned with the organization's vision, mission, and values.

AWCT is family-owned and operated. Our vision : We are the premier provider of finished vehicle logistics in the United States. Our mission : We take pride in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality service for every customer vehicle. Our values : We respect each person's preferences and perspectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to General Managers, Terminal Managers, and other direct reports to achieve operational, financial, and customer-service goals.
• Collaborate with the President, Regional Manager, and sales team to support business development, customer proposals, and site visits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer representatives; serve as the primary contact for escalated issues within the district.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost controls for each terminal; recommend corrective actions when performance targets are not met.
• Review operational performance reports from each terminal; ensure timely implementation of improvement plans.
• Oversee hiring, development, and performance management of direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor agreements, and all federal, state, and local regulations across assigned terminals.
• Partner with HR and labor relations leadership on personnel matters, union negotiations, grievances, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Recommend capital expenditures and process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Lead district-level initiatives to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance reports to the Regional Manager and other company leadership.
• Create and maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement across all terminals.
• Foster a constructive workplace environment by demonstrating professionalism and clear communication with customers, vendors, colleagues, and management, promoting transparency and building trust.
• Ensure alignment between regional objectives and AWCT vision, mission, and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Check physical demands that apply

Describe job responsibilities that require physical demands checked

Standing

40

% of time

Observing the work of others

Walking

40

% of time

Between work areas

Sitting

20

% of time

Working in office / attending meetings, driving vans and vehicles

Lifting

25-50

lbs.

Tools, supplies, equipment

Carrying

25-50

lbs.

Tools, supplies, equipment

Pushing

25-50

lbs.

Carts, hand trucks

Pulling

25-50

lbs.

Vehicle doors, carts

Stepping

50

% of time

In and out of vehicles, climbing rail

Balancing

50

% of time

Working on rail with crews, crossing rail junctions

Stooping

10-25

% of time

Working on rail with crews; walking through low level rail cars (ie, tri-level)

Kneeling

10-25

% of time

Working on rail with crews; inspecting vehicles

Crouching

0-25

% of time

Working on rail with crews; inspecting rail cars and vehicles

Crawling

0-25

% of time

Working on rail with crews; inspecting

Reaching

10-50

% of time

Tools, telephone, gear shift, ladders, etc.

Handling

10-50

% of time

Tools, telephone, gear shift, ladders, etc.

Speaking

Giving instructions, meetings, explaining safety concerns; questioning associates about work

Hearing

Meetings, suggestions, instructions, vehicle noises, rail safety noises, horns, sirens

Seeing

Reports, work quality, safety issues, monitoring associates and work performed

Depth Perception

Driving vehicles, climbing ladders, crossing rail junctions, investigating accidents

Color Vision

Switches, wiring, vehicle identification, rail warning flags

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AWCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class with respect to employment opportunities

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