POSITION SUMMARY:

The Transportation Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, timely and accurate delivery of our product to our customers. This is accomplished through thorough planning and an on-going process of monitoring driver performance, equipment condition and performance, and business volume while effectively managing expenses in an ever-changing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
•  Daily oversight of all driver operations, routes, completion, follow up. Liaisons with other distribution personnel to ensure daily, weekly, quarterly delivery goals are met.
•  Dispatch all drivers in assigned area.
•  Arranges for substitutes and stand-by drivers or may drive a truck to cover absences for the purpose of providing adequate coverage to meet the needs of the customers.

•  Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and strict adherence to policy and federal and state regulations. Appropriately address any issues identified.
•  Handles accident Reports/Tickets.
•  Conducts regular inspections of trucks for the purpose of ensuring safety, performance, and that staff performance are meeting established standards and expectations.
•  Truck Maintenance.
•  Fuel consumption/managing delivery territories/wear and tear on trucks.

•  Responds to emergencies including after-hours situations for the purpose of addressing immediate delivery issues or safety concerns.
•  Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory agencies, as well as compliance with all company rules and policies.
•  Assure safety awareness and compliance practices are adhered to in the department.
•  Maintains records and other mandated information which is required (e.g. route information, vehicle inspection records, time reports, personnel records, etc.) for the purpose of meeting regulatory requirements.

•  Assesses incidents, complaints and/or accidents for the purpose of resolving or recommending resolution to the situation.
•  Responds to operational emergencies involving accidents, spills/breakage, etc.

•  Maintain positive relations with customer field personnel.
•  Performs management duties (e.g. hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, increasing productivity and ensuring customer expectations are met.
•  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
•  Supervises all employees assigned to specific locations; is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this location.
•  Responsible for reviewing employee performance, rewarding and disciplinary actions of employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
•  Identify, address, and document driver performance issues.
•  Audit drivers logbooks, run tickets, trip reports, hourly pay sheets daily before submitting.
•  Ensure all assigned drivers have been trained in Company Policies and Procedures.
•  Ensure all drivers have Safety Training.

•  Budget and financial accountability for areas of responsibility.
•  Participate in all transportation cost analysis and other logistical projects
•  Participate in the development and maintenance of Transportation and Logistics management standard operating procedures (SOP).
•  Maintain transportation data for monthly budget analysis and quarterly metric/KPI output.
•  Transportation and Freight costs analysis.
•  Effective management of transportation budget and cost
•  Integral position in delivering against cost savings targets
•  Establish monthly supplier performance measurements and utilize results to manage suppliers
•  Develop, manage and deliver against transportation budgets; continually delivers efficiency in transportation and logistics striving to reduce cost while delivering outstanding service.
•  Provide leadership and direction during annual planning process



REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:
•  Drivers, Exceptions Coordinator and Dispatch/Router



JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Skills, Experience, and Education

Education:
•  Bachelor's Degree preferred (Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Finance).
•  Transportation certification and Licenses a plus.

Experience:
•  Knowledge of region where product is distributed.
•  Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
•  Good report writing skills.
•  Good time management skills.
•  Knowledge of Webtime.

•  Advance knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, Access, Power Point, etc. ).
•  Team Player.
•  Good communications and leadership skills.
•  Good analytical skills.
•  Expert knowledge & full understanding of key economic drivers in truck, and third-party suppliers this includes, fuel, base rates, service bundles, etc.
•  Complete understanding of the interdependencies within the integrated supply chain.
•  Organizational & leadership skill to lead multi-divisional activities, analyze large volumes of information, evaluate & resolve complex issues in rapidly changing environment.
•  Proven track record in supplier relationship management



Skills/Abilities:
•  Ability to read, analyze and understand general business and operational procedures and requirements
•  Ability to write reports, professional internal correspondence, and SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures).
•  Good communication skills and must be able to communicate fluently in English.
•  Comfortable communicating both verbally and in writing with all levels of management and staff
•  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees

•  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
•  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
•  Attention to detail a must
•  Strong supervisory, administrative and customer service skills
•  Demonstrated leadership qualities; lead by example and set a positive tone and work ethic with