Transportation Manager

Job ID: 528656 Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies. Job Summary The Transportation Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of transportation servicing our locations and customers. The transportation network includes both private fleet and hired haul operations. Customers include national home improvement retailers, building product dealers, and contractor jobsites. This position will have team members who are optimizing and planning shipments as well as fleet managers running the company private fleet. The Transportation Manager will be expected to implement strategy to improve customer service, maintain world-class safety levels, ensure compliance with regulations, drive continuous improvement, and reduce costs. This position will interact with multiple business units and departments under Oldcastle APG to deliver best in class transportation services. Job Location This is an onsite role based out of our site in Morristown, TN. Job Responsibilities Responsible for strategic logistical planning for all locations Manage a team of logistics coordinators, fleet manager, and class A CDL drivers across the network. Ensures that Fleet Managers and Drivers are trained and remain in compliance with DOT regulations Makes hiring decisions, manages performance, provides coaching and issues discipline for transportation team Responsible for service performance (On Time Delivery) Ensure compliance with all DOT and Company policies and procedures Ensure driver qualification files are maintained including driver road tests Audit driver logs to ensure drivers are compliant with hours-of-service regulations Manage scheduling department to ensure company driver routes comply with DOT hours Company contact for insurance claims, follow-up, etc. when the claims involve company drivers’ or company lease vehicles Perform Lease/Buy decisions on equipment and provide recommendations including specifications Oversee maintenance program for company vehicles. Make recommendations for future Capex purchases. Review current vendors and seek new vendors to help reduce costs and increase fleet efficiency Working with site locations to refine and improve processes to increase transportation productivity Recruit and negotiate rates with core carriers as needed Ensure carriers are responding to the daily customer service requirements and are operating within established budget guidelines and contractual agreements Implement transportation related company policy and programs and keep current on government rules and regulations, reporting when necessary to management team Provide reporting on key KPI metrics to management Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed Other duties as assigned Job Requirements Minimum four-year degree in business or related field or equivalent in experience, training or education 5+ years’ experience in related transportation field; including experience utilizing transportation management software systems Ability to travel up to 50% Strong organizational skills Proficiency in Microsoft office suite Strong Excel and Tableau skills Good verbal & written communications skills Ability to communicate and work with customers and drivers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr CRH