Transportation Manager

Description

• Assure that all employees receive proper training and that they are working safely each day.
• Responsible for all driving training in partnership with Employee Health & Safety Manager
• Coordinate routes by examining product dimensions and weight for each order and identify and evaluate any special needs for each load.
• Assign qualified drivers to operate equipment.
• Maintain DOT Compliance through proper record keeping, training and monitoring.
• Coordinate all jobsite and truckload deliveries with customer base, sales and production.
• Uses the information systems to analyze, monitor, and measure the effectiveness of logistics activities and expenses.
• Develops and maintains systems and procedures to ensure quality of customer service, inventory accuracy, optimization of storage space, and on-time delivery.
• Determine the most efficient vehicle for route completion.
• Files freight claims for any loss or damage of inventory and notifies plant management.
• Responsible for daily and monthly audits and reports related to fleet, fuel, risk management, driver logs, inspection reports, accident registers etc.
• Supervises assigned personnel and maintains all necessary paperwork/records, in partnership with the HR department
• Manages a company-owned truck fleet, company drivers, and third-party carriers

Requirements

• CDL Class A required with great driving record.
• Ability to mentor and coach employees on a one-on-one basis as well as a group
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and email programs
• Must have knowledge of DOT and Hours of Service rules and regulations.
• Experience with computer-based dispatching systems.
• Planning and organizational skills
• Minimum of 3 years with verifiable planning/dispatching experience in the trucking industry with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Can lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to multi-task, be organized, efficient, accurate and be accountable to job responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills.

Benefits

• Total compensation salary range: $80,000-$90,000/yr. depending on experience.
• Performance based bonus opportunity

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance