Transportation Manager

Parkland Fuel - Bradenton, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Bradenton, FL

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Transportation Manager coordinates and supervises the overall operations, activities and drivers within direct area of responsibility. Performs duties of Dispatcher as needed. The Transportation Manager coordinates and supervises the overall operations, activities and drivers within direct area of responsibility. Performs duties of Dispatcher as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and oversight to direct reports (drivers) within direct area of responsibility.
• Working in conjunction with the Branch Manager and the Human Resources Department, actively participates in the applicant hiring and termination process.
• Maintains a viable relationship with truck drivers and customers to ensure needs are met at all times.
• Develops and assists in the evaluation of driver routes; performing and updates scheduling, maps utmost efficient and timely routes.
• Provides training and supervision of all truck drivers on all routes and provides support to Branch Manager.
• Coordinates with the Fleet Manager and ensures all trucks are routinely serviced, registered, and inspected.
• Ensures the maintenance and cleanliness of trucks in accordance with established health and safety checklists.
• Responsible for developing a culture of safety among all direct reports.
• Responsible for immediately reporting and overseeing the clean-up and restoration of all spills, mix, accidents as required by company policy and government rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary.
• Ensures that confidentiality of data collected and stored is maintained.
• Employee must demonstrate safe work and risk management practices.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 3-5 Years supervisor experience
• Valid Class A Driver's License is a plus
• 3-5 Years dispatching and/or logistics experience
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English (Bi-lingual preferred)
• Proficient knowledge of DOT Rules and Regulations
• Demonstrated analytical ability and attention to detail
• Proven record of taking initiative and responsibility, both individually and as a member of a team
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment and ability to deal with a variety of issues in different situations.
• Solid judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits
• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
• Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer