What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Central Valley Ag?
PURPOSE
As a Transportation Manager at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for supervising the scheduling and coordination of trucks and drivers according to customer requests and in compliance with DOT regulations and company policy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors personnel and/or equipment at locations in order to coordinate services and schedules.
Schedules and dispatches drivers and vehicles to appropriate locations according to customer requests, specifications or needs using Samsara, radios or telephones.
Records and maintains files and records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory and other dispatch information.
Prepares and reviews operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Analyzes internal processes and recommends/implements procedural or policy changes to improve operations.
Determines mode of transportation and selects the appropriate carrier. Sets up some loads with common carriers/outside freight companies.
Audits vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Advises personnel regarding traffic problems such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions and other hazards.
Plans, assigns and directs work of subordinates.
Completes performance appraisals, rewards employees, disciplines employees, addresses complaints and resolves employee problems in conjunction with the division heads.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 6 to 12 employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in conjunction with division heads. Focus on highly engaged workforce with great communication skills.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Two-year degree in a related field and/or 4 to 6 years’ experience.
Great understanding of the trucking industry in the CVA trade area.
Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority. Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable.
Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities, logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
Has a good understanding of basic computer skills and the ability to learn how to use software quickly.
Has the ability to work with others to resolve complaints.
Displays the ability to work in a collaborative and team oriented environment.
Must be able to use mathematics to solve problems and to perform calculations.
Use and understanding of fundamental accounting skills required.
Ability to read and interpret documents required.
Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting
www.cvacoop.com
.
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As a Transportation Manager at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for supervising the scheduling and coordination of trucks and drivers according to customer requests and in compliance with DOT regulations and company policy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors personnel and/or equipment at locations in order to coordinate services and schedules.
Schedules and dispatches drivers and vehicles to appropriate locations according to customer requests, specifications or needs using Samsara, radios or telephones.
Records and maintains files and records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory and other dispatch information.
Prepares and reviews operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Analyzes internal processes and recommends/implements procedural or policy changes to improve operations.
Determines mode of transportation and selects the appropriate carrier. Sets up some loads with common carriers/outside freight companies.
Audits vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Advises personnel regarding traffic problems such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions and other hazards.
Plans, assigns and directs work of subordinates.
Completes performance appraisals, rewards employees, disciplines employees, addresses complaints and resolves employee problems in conjunction with the division heads.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 6 to 12 employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in conjunction with division heads. Focus on highly engaged workforce with great communication skills.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Two-year degree in a related field and/or 4 to 6 years’ experience.
Great understanding of the trucking industry in the CVA trade area.
Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority. Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable.
Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities, logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
Has a good understanding of basic computer skills and the ability to learn how to use software quickly.
Has the ability to work with others to resolve complaints.
Displays the ability to work in a collaborative and team oriented environment.
Must be able to use mathematics to solve problems and to perform calculations.
Use and understanding of fundamental accounting skills required.
Ability to read and interpret documents required.
Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting
www.cvacoop.com
.
EOE race/color/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/veteran
Stay in touch with us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest
Updated: March 2022
