Transportation Manager

About the role

Aviagen is seeking a driven individual with shipping and leadership experience to assist the Egg Transportation Director with the shipping process and office functions.

Responsibilities

• Schedule farm routes for egg pickups and deliveries to hatcheries
• Manage DOT regulatory compliance
• Oversee maintenance programs for all operating equipment
• Manage company biosecurity programs
• Foster a strong safety culture
• Purchase truck maintenance supplies
• Handle all duties related to egg hauling, including scheduling, addressing farm issues, managing driver hours spreadsheets, etc.
• Communicate with egg depots on delivery needs
• Manage the fuel station
• Coach drivers to reduce unsafe behaviors (e.g., unbuckling, distracted driving, speeding, hard stops, incomplete stops)
• Manage freight exceptions and adjust driver ETAs based on pick-up and delivery schedules
• Oversee profit and loss statement management
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager
• Occasional travel to other areas of operation (10%)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 3-5 years of relevant transportation experience
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, coworkers, and employees in other departments
• Knowledge of departmental regulations and procedures
• Ability to work independently, complete assignments with minimal instructions, and maintain accurate records and reports
• Ability to supervise drivers in a fair and professional manner

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Teladoc services
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on hire date