Logistics Manager
Pratt Industries · Henderson, KY · 6 days ago
ManufacturingFull-time
Job Duties
- Ensure on-time delivery to all customers
- Communicate and coordinate with customer service
- Manage, operate a SAFE, clean and courteous fleet
- Manage company drivers
- Manage company assets both tractors and trailers to ensure maximum utilization and cost efficiency
- Cookout equipment preventative maintenance schedules for all owned, leased or rented equipment
- Maintain daily lot checks for all drop trailer accounts
- Maintain idle assets not to exceed 5 working days at drop trailer accounts
- Dispatch loads accordingly due to time sensitivity and dock times
- Follow-up with drivers periodically through the day to keep the lines of communication open
- Manage costs for outsourcing to reflect the monthly budget
- Maximize tractor and trailer utilization with daily effective planning and scheduling
- Maintain a clean and organized work area daily
- Review all invoices turned in for payment to ensure proper billing
- Daily communication with Regional Director, General Manager, Plant Manager, Sales, Safety, Customer Service, Accounting Dept., Quality Dept., Human Resources and Maintenance
- Responsible for all Logistics operations at the Springfield, OH location
- Weekly travel is required
Job Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years verifiable Dispatch experience
- Manage fleet of 30 plus company drivers
- Knowledge of DOT and FMCSR Regulations
- Experience in TMW Software a positive
- Possess ability and skills needed to operate an asset based fleet with 200 pieces of company leased equipment
- Strong time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Able to provide the highest level of service to both internal and external customers
- Maintain 100% compliance with all local, state and federal laws
- Able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment, communicate information clearly, and keeps a constant focus on customer satisfaction and managing the fleet
- Exceptional customer service and problem solving skills both verbal and written
- Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Basic math abilities