Logistics Manager

ABCO Transportation has an immediate need for a Logistics Manager. This individual will play an intricate role in managing daily operations, developing and maintaining business relationships and leading a team to exceed our business expectations.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

• 5 years of experience in full truckload refrigerated freight or supply chain operations.
• 3 years previous supervisory experience in refrigerated transportation.
• 2 years of previous operations, direct leadership or sales experience in transportation.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with all departments associated with your business to ensure compliance, safety, productivity and quality goals are met or exceeded.
• Manage the activities and processes of your responsible department to ensure above average targets achieved in your assigned key performance indicator metrics.
• Step in and provide hands-on coverage when key team members are out.
• Oversee training and onboarding of your staff to ensure they have complete understanding of company processes, policies and systems. Lead, educate and develop employees.
• Work with the Leadership Team to develop, manage and execute the Company’s strategy; working to increase synergy among all business divisions.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional manner.
• Monitor all divisional company goals; to include efficiency, service, quality and safety results on a daily basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of truckload transportation industry standards and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations preferred.
• Ability to effectively lead others, make timely decisions, problem solve and work well in fast-pace, complex environment under pressure. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external staff and business partners.
• Successful candidates must have proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, motivate and lead cross-functional teams; including background full truckload, supply chain, logistics, intermodal, business development, quality and financial control.
• Skilled in multitasking in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Results oriented with drive and ownership to grow your department and grow within the organization.
• Intermediate computer skills required including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Prefer previous experience with McLeod TMS Software. Refrigerated Truckload experience preferred.
• Strong Leadership skills and work ethic are a must.

ABCO Transportation is a trucking company based in Ocala Florida that specializes in refrigerated truckload shipping. ABCO has become a leader in the transportation industry by providing in class service and communication, state of the art equipment and great career opportunities with outstanding compensation and benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What trucking operating systems have you used?

Experience:

• previous operations, direct leadership or sales management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person