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're 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. Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Job Summary The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the fleet, ensuring customer base is provided prompt & efficient service by our team of drivers. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 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; to include: 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. The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients. 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. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: Working Conditions and Physical Demands The 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. Working Environment None Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51% Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold Exposed to bio hazardous conditions Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Travels to offsite locations Other (please describe): Physical Demands Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position. Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location. Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet. Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder. Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions. Weight and Force Demands Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds More than 100 pounds Vision Demands Required No special vision requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr Darling International Inc.