Transportation Manager

Overview

Leads a 15‑18 person dispatch team, oversees deliveries, fleet upkeep, and customer coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• maintenance management
• shipment documentation
• vendor management
• safety management
• delivery scheduling
• customer communication

Tasks

-Maintain vehicle maintenance and records with a maintenance management service -Prepare shipment documents, permits, certifications and corresponding backup information for each shipment -Review and research new and existing transportation vendors; programs to reduce, replace and improve upon transportation costs -Responsible for training and development of all shipping department personnel -Coaches and develops team members in the performance of their duties and completes periodic reviews. -Supports Safety and continuous improvement program by actively guiding team in hazardous risk identification, action, and reduction -Manages all outside haulers, coordinates with loading crew for next day deliveries -Ensures safety practices are being enforced, including load securement -Proactively communicate with customer their job status and product delivery schedule -Coordinate daily delivery schedules based on sales request for product and product availability -Work with yard crew for loading sequence and yard layout -Resolves production schedule conflicts prior to shipment, ensuring on-time, error-free shipment and invoicing -Handle large volumes of phone calls/e-mails in a timely manner while making accurate and precise decisions regarding prioritizing shipment pickups, deliveries, maintenance, etc.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• precast concrete
• dispatch
• dot compliance
• high school
• 2+ years

What You Bring

-Ability to effectively manage time and resource -Previous precast concrete experience a plus -Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing -Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel, Word, Outlook programs -Understanding of safety and transportation requirements -High School Diploma required, Associates or Bachelors preferred -Willing to work flexible, and extended hours, if needed -Familiarity with the construction business -Demonstrated written / oral communication skills -2+ year of dispatch experience -Experience with DOT compliance -Demonstrated critical thinking skills for complex problem solving -Ability to respectfully interface with peers

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Benefits

-Highly competitive base pay -Health and wellness programs -Group retirement savings program -Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

About Oldcastle Infrastructure

-Specializes in providing innovative, high-quality solutions for critical infrastructure projects. -Works on projects across various industries, including utilities, transportation, and water resources. -Products play a vital role in the construction of roads, bridges, utilities, and stormwater systems. -Expertise spans multiple sectors, including heavy civil, industrial, and commercial infrastructure. -Known for delivering durable, reliable, and sustainable solutions, serving a wide range of clients from public agencies to private enterprises. -A key player in ensuring project success from start to finish, offering both design and manufacturing services. -Innovative precast solutions contribute to shaping the infrastructure landscape in North America.

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