Transportation Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Amentum Full time

Job Summary:

The Transportation Manager will direct and coordinate traffic activities, including packing, freight terminal, freight consolidation, shipment planning, and transportation, for KDC. This role requires a thorough knowledge of the physical distribution cycle and automation systems (AWS, SBSS, and DO35).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and coordinate division workload, assign and adjust priorities, provide technical advice and policy direction, and perform supervisory and personnel duties.
  • Develop methods and procedures for the transportation of commodities from KDC to customers worldwide, utilizing premium service, less-than-truck load, truck load, military or commercial air, or ocean-going vessel.
  • Determine the most efficient and economical routing and mode of transportation.
  • Direct the scheduling of shipments and notify concerned customers of arrival dates for critical items.
  • Investigate causes of damages or shortages in consignments or overcharges for freight or insurance.
  • Conduct studies in areas of packaging and loading of commodities and evaluate existing procedures and standards.
  • Initiate changes designed to improve control and efficiency of the traffic department.
  • Negotiate contracts for leasing of transportation freight rates, equipment, or property.
  • Assist in preparing the department budget.
  • Manage two subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 44 employees in the Packing and Freight Terminal Department and Shipment Planning Department.

Requirements:

This position requires a Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent, or four to ten years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of the entire physical distribution cycle and automation systems (AWS, SBSS, and DO35).

Work Environment:

The employee will be frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee will occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee will be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, explosives, and risk of radiation.

Amentum's Commitment:

Amentum enforces a safety culture where all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. Each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. Each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.



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