Description

Job Summary

The Transportation Manager directs and coordinates the distribution function of a branch to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of inventory and finished products by performing the following duties. This position reports to the Operations Manager with a dotted line to then corporate Director of Fleet and Logistics.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities   

• Develops methods and procedures for transportation of materials to processing and production areas and transportation of finished goods to the customers

• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending branch safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members

• Determines the most efficient and economical routing and mode of transportation

• Directs scheduling of shipments and notifies involved departments and/or customer of arrival dates

• Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfillment

• Plan, organize, and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements

• Oversees the compliance of Department of Transportation rules and regulations

• Oversees the maintenance of our truck fleet by working with the leasing company

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Computer skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 7+ years' successful experience in transportation, steel industry preferred

• Knowledge of Department of Transportation "DOT" rules and regulations

• 1+ years supervisory experience

• Strong knowledge of material processing and warehousing

• Excellent math, organizational, and communication skills 

• Ability to meet workflow requirements & shipping schedules

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