Transportation Manager

Overview: W.B. Mason Company, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Transportation Manager with the ability to understand, grow and transform W.B.s transportation department into an efficient organization. This position will report directly into the Vice President of Distribution and Chief Operations Officer, planning, directing and coordinating all facets of CDL Class A transportation operations. Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles. Plan, organize and manage the work of transportation team of transport drivers to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements. Implement efficient dispatch schedule consistent with FMCSA guidelines and organizational policies. Ensure department is compliant with all DOT and other Federal and State Transportation Agencies. This should be checked regularly. Manage daily logs to verify drivers complete a pre-trip truck inspection and comply with HOS. Train drivers to perform at required standards. Professional. Courteous, in clean and tidy uniform. Delivery is made with accuracy. Product is checked correctly at customer. Proper paperwork is signed by customer. Is the timing between stops reasonable. Manage all 3rd party carriers if applicable. Monitor and approve truck maintenance Handle truck break downs. Verify all daily truck departures Understand the required paperwork and s.ystem process for shipping product. Backhauls. Understand the hours of operation at various locations external and internal. Be aware of the challenges involved with backhauls. Other tasks and special assignments on an as need basis. Must be accessible at all times. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Enjoy working in a fast paced, high-volume environment Excellent Communication Skills Experience with Microsoft Office Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Qualifications: Education and/or Experience Must have a valid CDL A license, with minimum of 5 years experience Must be at least 21 years of age Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers for data entry. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Equal Opportunity Employer W.B. Mason Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Created: 2024-11-05