About the Role
The Transportation Manager will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of products while maintaining high service levels and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Key Activities
Supports company operations by maintaining office systems and staff, reporting directly to the General Manager.
Services customers by arranging transportation in the most efficient manner and maintaining the highest reasonable service level.
Hires drivers, manages and hires owner-operators, follows and tracks sites' FMCSA scores, conducts driver safety meetings, and directs the truck/trailer shop.
In some cases, the manager will also oversee the maintenance and repair of customer equipment.
Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning drivers, following up on work results. This includes data entry in the S2SQL system in building BOL's.
Assigns out bound finish shipments, if required for that region
Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzingPerforms daily/weekly efficiency reports; summarizing information; identifying trends for the trucking operation.
Maintains Load Efficiency within maximum legal weight (including axles).
Route drivers in a manner that reduces non-productive (not on the road) time.
Minimize driver and shop overtime.
Conduct safety meetings and timely incident investigations.
Customers are not to wait for service longer than the agreed-upon time.
Communication between customers and dispatch is such a way that the customer always knows what they can expect and is notified when there are any changes in plans.
Communicates closely with the plant manager.
Ensures that procedures in place are properly followed.
Perform ride-a-longs with drivers to understand the job and any items to improve upon.
Understands the equipment used and advises on changes for the next contract renewal.
Knows the cost to the plant floor of material.
Preferred Skills
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, focusing on customer service, driver efficiency, and load factors.
Education and Experience
Five years of experience in the trucking industry and knowledge of trucking regulations are required.
Customer service experience and a college degree are desired.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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