Transportation Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Established Food company near Bridgeport, Michigan has a need for a Transportation Manager.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Corporate Department Responsibilities

• Conduct oneself with integrity, considering the Company established business mission, vision, and values, to provide solution-based benefits for the company, its employees and its business partners.
• Assist Director in conducting regular, well-organized and thorough reviews of Written Programs, Company Policies, Department Functions and Risk Controls
• Provide guidance, develop tools and audit facilities to assist locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota and New York in achieving desired compliance related outcomes.
• Participate in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activities and other projects as assigned by Management Team
• Conduct required training including but not limited to; New Hire Orientation, DOT Hazmat, Drug and Alcohol Supervisory Training, Driver New Hire Training,
• Project Management, while managing change with deliberate speed, as determined by Management Team
• Conduct incident and near-miss investigations and ensure completion of identified corrective actions.
• Assist Safety and Security Director in Project implementation, daily and weekly functions
• Actively Participate in outreach with local emergency responders and community stakeholders.
• Assist in management of Corporate properties

Corporate Department of Transportation DOT Responsibilities

• Administer and Continue to develop Department of Transportation Programs with objective of Corporate Compliance
• Administer and Manage DOT and Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Pools
• Manage DOT Driver Files for existing and new hire employees
• Develop and Manage DOT Hazardous Material Shipping Compliance
• Develop and Manage DOT Intermediate Bulk Container Compliance
• Department of Transportation Hours of Service Compliance, Log Review
• Stay current with regard to new developments in the industry and rules and regulations
• Analyze Company Operator Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) for compliance with jurisdictional, job description and insurance requirements,
• Driver Policy Manual Construction and Management

Corporate Fleet Responsibilities

• Maintain Comprehensive Listing of Company Vehicles and Equipment
• Maintain Vehicle Registrations for Company Units- Apportioned and Intrastate Registrations
• Manage Vehicle Insurance Coverages
• Manage Vehicle Accident Files
• File Annual Highway Use tax information
• Manage Annual Canadian Insurance Bond
• Manage Canadian Border Services Agency Info
• Manage Ontario Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration
• Manage Fuel Tax Compliance
• Manage Kosher Certification for Trailers
• Manage Annual United Carrier Registration
• Manage Transportation Maintenance Documentation Compliance
• Assist in Management of fleet telematics systems
• Manage Corporate Vehicle Pool

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• (3) years' experience in transportation compliance, trucking or a related field.
• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, bend, walk, climb stairs, climb ladders, work at heights, wear PPE, and emergency response equipment as needed
• Ability to define problems, collect data and communicate effectively with employees and government agencies. Comfortable speaking to groups and teaching in a classroom environment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations or other industry documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Be willing to travel up to 20% of expected work time to locations which may involve overnight stays