Transportation Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide daily work direction to delivery drivers to ensure safe and efficient operations and to meet customer requirements
• Maintain daily activity assignments of tractors, trailers, trucks, and drivers
• Monitor daily activity to make necessary adjustments in load assignments, special delivery, or pick-up instructions while effectively communicating with members, customers, drivers, and dispatch
• Create employee schedules and take appropriate actions to meet established goals
• Ensure compliance with any DOT regulations; keep informed of regulatory and logistical issues
• Ensure employees achieve performance expectations through training/coaching; routine driver audits or observation of safety; operational efficiency; compliance requirements (DOT); annual reviews
• Be available to respond to emergencies or other unexpected operational requirements (i.e. nights, weekends, or holidays)
• Participate in on-call rotation if possible

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED) required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, supply chain/logistics or related field preferred
• A minimum of 2 years supervising drivers is preferred
• Regulatory knowledge in applicable federal, state, and local guidelines (DOT, DMV)
• Computer systems experience in GPS systems, routing optimization and handheld computers (Scanning and other receiving platforms) and cameras (Samsara experience preferred)
• Computer proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, criminal, driving record)
• Possess a current Class A CDL license or be willing to obtain one

Qualifications

• Able to stand for extended periods
• Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards
• Ability to use a computer, smartphone, business software, and new applications/proprietary software
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs
• Be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions
• Self-motivated; customer focused
• Maintain a current and valid driver’s license

Skills

• Customer service principles and quality standards
• Computer proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD and 401(k).