Transportation Manager

Transportation Department Manager

Plans, directs, and manages the Transportation Department. Oversees all activities related to the delivery of outbound customer orders, including shipping/delivery functions, coordinating staffing requirements for transportation-related operations, and developing and improving process efficiencies and effectiveness. The position is also responsible for applying TAG's corporate policies and ensuring compliance and accurate reporting of all DOT and FMCSA and/or any other State and Federal governmental regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Review and pay all bills received relating to transportation.
• Interview, hire, road test, and train drivers.
• Obtain all permits and licensing for the fleet monitor to make sure all are up to date.
• Maintain repair records for all fleet equipment.
• Schedule all repairs for all fleet equipment.
• Maintain all drivers' logs and enforce D.O.T. rules.
• Schedule medical exams as needed and monitor results.
• Maintain all drivers DQ files. (Driver's qualifications files).
• Schedule all random drug tests and report to proper personnel. Setting and adjusting pay rates and work hours.
• Evaluate employees' efficiency and productivity.
• Directing, planning, determining, and distributing work.
• Manage yard inventory.
• Supervise all yard personnel.
• Assign and dispatch all drivers to loads.
• Manage phone calls from on-the-road drivers. If weekend calls are judged to be serious, they are immediately responded to.
• Maintain all D.O.T. files and make sure we are compliant.
• Route drivers for maximum load viability.
• Maintain Penske trip records for IRP audit compliance.
• Organize and maintain files in compliance with California Highway Patrol B.I.T. program and schedule terminal inspections.
• Audit and compare fuel usage.
• Prepare all reports related to job function.
• Coordinate with DMV to resolve license/registration issues.
• Conduct quarterly driver's safety meetings.
• Coordinate the delivery of containers and manage the logistics of shipments to Hawaii and Alaska.
• Resolve traffic court citations, truck scale inspection violations, and administrative fines against company for equipment/driver violations.
• Organize payroll and approve same.
• Manage the Budget for the department and participate in Executive meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by management and our Director of Operations.
• Planning and organizational skills; basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Assumes responsibility for his/her own decisions and does not shift responsibility.
• Plans communications effectively so that ideas are understood by others.
• Ability to multitask, effective time management skills and a basis for action.
• Occasional travel is required up to 25%.
• Is responsive to make requests, collect suggestions, manage changes, and develop leadership.
• Willingness to learn new tasks is not part of the regular job but which will enhance productivity.
• Exhibits flexibility to adjusting to changing or difficult situations.
• Ability to work without close supervision and make appropriate decisions independent of the supervisor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective Presentation Skills.
• Very sharp, innovative, and accustomed to "figuring it out."
• Experienced with complex environments – e.g., multi-state, large employee base with unique demands.
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence others to obtain objectives.
• Mature judgment and decision-making ability.
• Other duties as assigned by management and our Director of Operations.

Characteristics and skills:

• Proven experience in transportation management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated with winning and positive attitude
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers and copiers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Educational and Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in field of study, Transportation logistics.
• Over 7 years (up to and including) ten years in transportation or related area; previous supervisory/management experience in a transportation environment.