Traffic Manager

what will you be doing as a Traffic Manager? - Ensure that all employees adhere to State and Federal DOT and company safety policies - Keep records, logs, and schedules of all the transportation vehicles and drivers that are monitored and controlled by the branch - Coordinate the movement of all inbound/outbound equipment and freight from point of origin to destination - Consolidate freight orders into truckloads for specific destinations - Provide monthly branch reports as required - Responsible for monthly inventory of finished goods. - Responsible for the purchasing resale finished goods inventory. - Hire, train, and monitor all aspects of personnel in the traffic department - Maintain control of department expenses - Responsible for ensuring drivers quarterly meetings are completed. - Complete Purchase Requisition for any expenditure. - understand contracts and capital projects in the traffic, shipping, and receiving areas of responsibility. - Work with vendors on equipment and personnel needs. - Monitor all aspects of employee performance To be successful in this role, youll need: - At least 5 years of experience as a transportation manager in a similar industry - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations - Solid knowledge of State and Federal DOT regulations - Exceptional leadership skills - Geographical comprehension - Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics - Good conflict resolution skills - understand contracts and capital projects in the traffic, shipping, and receiving areas of responsibility. Salary ranges $70,304-$90,000 What to Do Next Now that youve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. Our Values Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together. - Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging. - Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad. - Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us. - Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change. Our Commitment to You We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett and Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us! We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, wed love the opportunity to consider you. Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veteran/Disability Employer For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the Privacy Notice tab located at