About the position
This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a smooth operation of a Domicile within the Transportation Department and helps provide 24 hours coverage. The primary responsibility is to maintain a properly staffed and trained department that supports the warehousing function by offering the highest levels of logistics support. The Assistant Transportation Manager will work closely with the Transportation Manager to ensure that all operations run efficiently and effectively, addressing any issues that arise between warehousing and distribution. This role requires a strong focus on compliance with Federal Department of Transportation regulations and safety standards, as well as the ability to lead and motivate a team of transportation dispatchers and staff. The Assistant Manager will also be responsible for conducting performance reviews, providing training, and maintaining effective communication within the management team and among teammates.
Responsibilities
- Direct and motivate teammates.
- Coordinate the investigation of accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions through the application of company safety standards.
- Be responsible for compliance and knowledge with Federal Department of Transportation regulations and other safety standards.
- Maintain fleet in a safe manner in accordance with company and governmental standards.
- Provide general supervision of all transportation dispatchers and functional processes within the domicile.
- Maintain effective and timely scheduling of Transportation teammates and management staff.
- Facilitate communication within the management team and between the teammates and management.
- Conduct scheduled performance reviews for all management staff and submit recommendations for salary adjustments.
- Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable work force.
- Enforce general company policies and issuance of coaching/disciplinary documentation to teammates.
- Exhibit leadership and maintain level of managerial professionalism at all times.
- Work with Transportation Manager to resolve issues between warehousing and distribution.
- Plan, assign and direct work; address complaints and resolve problems.
- Work independently and in a team environment.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the Transportation Department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is preferred.
- 3 years of experience in all facets of outbound transportation, preferably in a distribution center.
- Skilled in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access programs; experience with PEOPLE NET or similar programs is preferred.
- Experience in managing drivers, including hiring, training, motivating teammates, and resolving teammate relations issues.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence.
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting, planning, analytical and/or reporting experience, in positions with increasing responsibility is preferred.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, vendors, and teammates.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Knowledge of distribution systems including order routing, backhaul and transfer procedures.
Benefits
- Pay Rate: Assistant Managers make $80K to $90K annually.
- Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with annual company match.
- Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave accrual, college tuition reimbursement, and more!
