Assistant Transportation Manager

About the role

The Assistant Transportation Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining a smooth operation of a Domicile within the Transportation Department and helps provide 24 hours coverage. The primary responsibility is to maintain a properly staffed and trained department that supports the warehousing function by offering the highest levels of logistics support.

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate teammates.
• Coordinate the investigation of accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions through the application of company safety standards.
• Be responsible for compliance and knowledge with Federal Department of Transportation regulations and other safety standards.
• Maintain fleet in a safe manner in accordance with company and governmental standards. Comply effectively with company work and safety rules.
• Provide general supervision of all transportation dispatchers and functional processes within the domicile.
• Maintain effective and timely scheduling of Transportation teammates and management staff.
• Facilitate communication within the management team and between the teammates and management.
• Conduct scheduled performance reviews for all management staff and submit recommendations for salary adjustments.
• Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable work force.
• Enforce general company policies and issuance of coaching/disciplinary documentation to teammates.
• Exhibit leadership and maintain level of managerial professionalism at all times.
• Work with Transportation Manager to resolve issues between warehousing and distribution.
• Plan, assign and direct work; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the Transportation Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in all facets of outbound transportation, preferably in a distribution center.
• Skilled in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access programs; PEOPLE NET or similar programs (preferred).
• Experience in managing drivers to include hiring, training, motivating teammates, and resolving teammate relations issues.
• Able to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting, planning, analytical and/or reporting experience, in positions with increasing responsibility is preferred.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, vendors, and teammates.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of distribution systems to include order routing, backhaul and transfer procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely, including understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

Skills

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more

Schedule

• Full-time
• 1st - Day shift

Primary Location: United States-Tennessee-Memphis