Transportation Manager

About the role

Our client is looking to add a Transportation Manager to their team. In this role, you will be wholly responsible for a feed mill's truck/trailer shop. This includes customer service, driver management and truck and trailer management. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for customer pickups at the supplier sites in a 24/7 service environment.
• Manage company and contract CDL drivers under FMCSA and DOT guidelines; oversee customer service, driver efficiency, and load factors.
• Customer service experience and college degree desired.
• Heavy dispatching experience is required.
• Back up to the PM or GM when off-site or on vacation.
• Back up to the office manager as needed:
  • Providing customer service by answering customer calls and responding appropriately
  • Preparing payroll
  • Data entry
  • Input all raw material loads on a daily basis
  • Confirm all finished feed loads on a daily basis
  • Confirm all supplement loads as they arrive

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of recent, continuous experience managing a truck/trailer shop (mandatory; preferably for a manufacturing company).
• 5 years of experience in the trucking industry and knowledge of trucking regulations are required.
• Customer service experience desired.
• College degree desired.
• Heavy dispatching experience required.