Maintain responsibility for the overall P&L to meet established budgets and forecasts
Ensure the effectiveness of the operation’s communication, interaction and relationship with company drivers
Oversee the management of tractor maintenance, compliance and service delivery
Track operational performance, including on-time pickup and delivery, volume, equipment balance and empty miles
Ensure driver recruiting and retention meets established fleet size goals
Identify opportunities to increase performance, improve processes and find efficiencies, and coordinate with leaders to implement solutions
Investigate and determine the root cause of all service failures; implement corrective actions whenever necessary
Develop and modify operational policies and procedures to meet customer service requirements on both new and existing processes
Maintain a safe work environment and foster a positive team dynamic, resolving employee relations issues and administering corrective action as required
Ensure annual profit, efficiency and quality goals are attained at each client engagement
Direct capital expenditure and asset deployment activities

4 years of transportation experience
In-depth knowledge of the supply chain/logistics industry
Availability to travel occasionally
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience (preferred)
Project management skills and experience (preferred)
Proven leadership and collaboration skills (preferred)
Fleet Management and Maintenance experience (preferred)
Experience in Transportation Management Systems and Telematics such as Omnitracs (preferred)
Understanding DOT rules and regulations (preferred)
Solid customer relationship management skills (preferred)

Transportation Manager

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