Transportation Manager

Company Details Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We are the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy. Job Summary The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the fleet, ensuring the customer base is provided prompt and efficient service by our team of drivers. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Supervision of the Fleet Manager and Route Supervisor in relation to daily operations of the fleet. Responsible for transportation of raw materials; schedules all outgoing finished product and the transportation of such. Responsible for all routes and routing process; makes changes as necessary to ensure route efficiency; schedules all drivers ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. Sets schedules and start times for raw materials transfer drivers to ensure a constant flow of material to the plant. Involved in hiring, training, and safety orientation of new drivers. Monitors DOT logs and driver timecards to guarantee drivers operate within regulations. Responsible for maintaining current accounts and enlisting new accounts in designated area. Provides prompt, efficient, quality service to all customers in area. All other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in route-based processes; including: prior route delivery driving. supervision of route drivers. diesel mechanics/truck maintenance. Preferred Qualifications Valid CDL Class A driver's license with clean driving record. Can communicate clearly in verbal and written form. Highly organized; superior time management skills. Able to maintain composure in difficult situations; adaptable to changing situations. Leadership ability; able to direct and supervise others. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job. Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and exposure to heat and cold. Exposed to bio hazardous conditions. Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals requiring safety considerations. Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock. Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment. Travels to offsite locations. Physical Demands Physical demands: up to 10 pounds lifting, up to 25 pounds, up to 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds. Vision Demands No special vision requirements. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more). Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). Depth perception. In addition to the above, the role requires ability to maintain an efficient flow of operations within the fleet, to ensure compliance with DOT regulations, and to demonstrate excellent customer service and leadership skills. Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr