Transportation Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Maintain a good image of the company, achieve company safety and performance goals. Motivate, coach, train, and lead employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently. Manage route schedules and customer deliveries. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work with HR Department to determine hiring, training, and employee improvement needs. Provide daily/weekly coaching as needed. Develop programs to keep transportation costs in line and achieve employee turnover goals. Approve employees PTO and timecards. Support KPI goals for employees in consultation with General Manager. Ensure that employees are properly introduced to the Company Objectives, Company Policies, and Safety Standards. Be sure each new employee receives the proper training. Adhere to all regulatory requirements for CDL Operation; DOT Compliance/FMCSA. Keep professionally abreast of the industry by periodic visits to other plants, industry meetings and other pertinent exposure. Have knowledge of all aspects of customer routes and cover routes as needed. Oversee random DOT drug screen check process. Confer with customer service and production concerning transportation schedules, quality, and customer concerns. Notify and work with Leasing Company on needed repairs or maintenance on all trucks. Ensure that all customers concerns receive a prompt and satisfactory response. Oversee and manage the inventory of all transportation supplies and approve invoices as needed. Manage all fleet reporting. Provide the level of accountability needed to produce satisfactory and consistent results. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Perform any other duties as General Manager/ Director of Transportation sees fit. JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Management Skills- Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively train others. Accountability- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Communication, Oral- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Conflict Resolution- Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. Training- Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a standard of work performance. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have six months to one year of supervisory experience. Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook. Must have a clean MVR; Class A CDL preferred. Meet all DOT and Company requirements (Drug Screen, Medical Certification, Physical Abilities, etc) Be able to push/pull soil/clean carts weighing up to 800 lbs. (on wheels) Ability to lift 25 pounds overhead Ability to stand, walk, bend and climb stairs up to 10 hours per day Be able to use repetitive arm motions Be available to drive nights and weekends Ability to speak and read the English language