Transportation Manager

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States Gobolt Full time

**Transportation Manager (Houston)**

Houston, Texas

Founded in 2017, Bolt Technologies (Bolt) is a leading technology-enabled logistics and last-mile delivery provider for businesses of all sizes from small local e-commerce shops to large national retailers. Bolt provides a customer-centric and sustainable approach to fulfilment, including reliable warehousing, pick and pack, shipping, and last-mile delivery. By operating as an extension of every customers team, Bolt delivers best-in-class services every step of the way, ensuring faster, more cost-effective, and complete customer deliveries. Bolt also strives to be carbon negative by 2023 and is building one of the largest electric vehicle fleets. For more information on why box mattress companies, furniture businesses and e-commerce entrepreneurs trust Bolt as their fulfilment partner, visit gobolt.com.

We are looking to hire a Transportation Manager to join our US Operations team in Houston, Texas. In this role you will be responsible for leading and directing a team that you will have a hand in building from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to have a direct impact in developing our operations in a new market and to grow with one of the fastest growing companies. The ideal candidate is someone who has integrity, is energetic, and is committed to providing a high level of customer service during every client facing interaction.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Planning, organizing and overseeing operational logistics, establishing work schedules and procedures

* Training and coaching a team of drivers and movers

* Ensuring high levels of process adherence and customer service through field audits and quality reviews

* Monitoring and reporting key KPIs to management

* Fostering a culture of workplace safety, high service levels, and productivity

* Participating in budget development and oversight for the operations

* Maintaining best practices, sustainable operations, and performance standards

* Overseeing health and safety training and compliance with health and safety regulations

* Leading team check-ins/huddles and providing updates on company policies and procedures

* Co-ordinating, assigning and reviewing the work of employees engaged in: shipping, receiving, storing, distributing, and maintaining inventories of materials, parts and products; co-ordinating production work; dispatching crews; scheduling transportation crews and routes; operating vehicles; and other related activities

* Overseeing daily utilization of the local fleet, planning efficient route plans and scheduling staff accordingly each day

* Solving complex problems in real-time while keeping cross-functional leadership apprised of results

* Conducting interviews with prospective team members and making hiring decisions and training workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies

* Leading team development and cultivating values in operational excellence and professionalism

* Requisitioning supplies and materials

* Ensuring smooth operation of vehicles, equipment and machinery and arranging for maintenance and repair work

**Qualifications:**

* 5+ years of experience in transportation, warehousing, furniture handling, operations, and logistics

* 3+ years of managerial experience in a warehouse setting with the ability to execute management directives during a time of exponential growth and to supervise a team

* Experience in B2C/B2B and fulfillment and managing a large fleet of trucks

* Completion of post-secondary education is preferred

* Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain

* Previous experience managing direct and indirect reports

* Strong written and oral communication

* High level of technology experience (understanding multiple applications and problem solving any issues)

* Demonstrated capacity for interfacing with large, multi-million-dollar clients

* Experience leading performance management cycles from end-to-end

* Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities and strong budget development skills

* Punctual and reliable

* Ability to work and travel evening hours, weekends, and holidays

* Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks in order to adhere to critical business deadlines

* Exceptional customer service experience

* Proven leader in professional team development

We are innovative, goal-oriented, and are always on the search for energetic and passionate people who are eager to learn and would like to have a rare opportunity to grow within one of the fastest growing companies.

Our team at Bolt is full of talented and passionate individuals who enjoy working collaboratively within a competitive environment. Here at Bolt we will provide you support from the get-go to help you realize your potential. Each member of our team shares a mutual passion for their craft and are in constant pursuit of growing our customer base and growing with our customers. We embrace all kinds of challenges head-on.

Aside from an amazing company culture, we also offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.

Bolt is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce. Bolt is committed to providing assistance during all phases of the employment cycle, including recruiting through to the end of the employment relationship. If you require accommodation because of injury, illness or disability during any portion of Bolts recruiting process, please let us know by contacting your recruiter point of contact, and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.

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