Transportation Manager

About the role

Sanimax is looking to hire a Transportation Manager based in our South St Paul location. Join a green company with strong values and over 85 years of established growth and stability, where you can contribute to building a more sustainable future while enjoying a secure and pleasant work environment with excellent growth opportunities.

Pay

Base salary of $118,000 to $145,000 (based on experience). Eligible for an annual bonus up to 20% of base salary and a 3% quarterly bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Matching 401K program with a match of up to 5%

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and manage daily transportation operations.
• Ensure timely collection and delivery of raw materials, fats, oils, hides, and finished products.
• Monitor route performance and develop strategies to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Optimize fleet utilization, driver schedules, and asset deployment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Maintenance, Sales, Safety, and Customer Service teams to support district objectives.
• Oversee company fleet performance, maintenance schedules, repairs, and vehicle utilization.
• Partner with maintenance personnel to ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed effectively.
• Monitor vehicle condition, fuel consumption, idle time, and operating costs.
• Support capital planning initiatives involving fleet replacements and equipment purchases.
• Promote and maintain a proactive safety culture throughout the transportation department.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, FMCSA regulations, Hours of Service requirements, environmental regulations, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead accident investigations and corrective action programs.
• Conduct safety meetings, training sessions, ride-alongs, and coaching activities.
• Monitor driver qualification files, medical certifications, licensing requirements, and vehicle inspections.
• Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop transportation personnel.
• Manage driver and supervisor performance expectations.
• Conduct performance reviews and career development discussions.
• Foster employee engagement, accountability, and retention.
• Promote teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Analyze key transportation metrics including cost per mile, fuel efficiency, route profitability, labor utilization, and fleet maintenance costs.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a Transportation Manager.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in using transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant technology.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with environmental sustainability practices in transportation is a plus.