Transportation Manager

1 month ago


Memphis, United States W3Global Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Transportation Manager needed as part of plant management team in Memphis, TN. In this role, you will be expected to support the direction of the company, follow all policies and procedures, ambassador of safety program, promote a positive, proactive, and team centric culture, be a strong leader, demonstrates professionalism, strong communication skills, problem solving, and always strives to exceed goals and expectations. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE NEEEDED

5+ years in a transportation management role.

Intimate knowledge and experience of all DOT regulations

Develop internal procedures and audits to ensure DOT and safety compliance within the fleet

Experience quoting and contracting third party carriers

Understanding of a P&L and has been responsible for a budget

Great communication skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

  • Provide outstanding customer service

  • Provide leadership, direction, guidance, and training to drivers and Senior truck mechanic

  • Provide direction and guidance to the dock, and wash bay personnel

  • Schedule and dispatch drivers to support customer needs (both raw material and finish feed)

  • Ensure competitive pricing and purchasing of diesel fuel

  • Timely update of the PM Master

  • All transportation related data entry for completed loads, Bakery database, etc.

  • Ensure HACCP is followed (all paperwork must be completed properly before filed)

  • Conduct monthly safety meetings with drivers

  • Achieve all transportation measurements

    • Driver efficiency - 98%

    • Load captured (F3) - 100%

    • Load efficiency - 95%

  • Drive improvements through root cause analysis and action items

  • Ensure all DOT laws and regulations are followed (including IFTA, registration, driver logs, safety equipment, etc.)

  • Hire and manage third party carriers and ensure competitive pricing (as required)

  • Follow and promote company safety policies

  • Incident/accident investigation and proper completion of paperwork (24 hours)

  • Ensure that daily inspection of the trucks and trailers are being conducted with the proper paperwork completed

  • Perform regular documented monthly and quarterly audits of drivers

    • Tractor cab cleanliness

    • Safety equipment is present and in working condition

    • Pre-trip walk around of tractor/trailer

    • Proper documents (DOT) are present and up-to-date

    • IFTA and registration are present and up-to-date

  • Available to take driver and customer calls after business hours Monday through Sunday

  • Hiring process, coaching, progressive disciplinary, managing payroll costs, and attendance of direct reports

  • Managing department costs against an approved budget from general manager

  • Identify and lead cost savings initiatives

  • Asset transfers

  • Follow and support all company policies and procedures

  • Maintain bi-annual scale calibrations

  • Ensure work orders are used properly for truck and trailer maintenance and repairs

  • Monthly customer meetings and development of customer scorecards

  • Support the operations team at the facility as needed

  • Support housekeeping initiatives, including clean trucks and trailers

**Any other activity deemed necessary**


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