What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at iRiS Recruiting Solutions?
Position: Transportation Manager
Location: Hickory, NC
Salary: Competitive Base Bonus
Description:
We're working with a well-respected distributor in search of a high-caliber Transportation Manager near Hickory, NC. Candidates need to have experience managing large, high volume fleets of company drivers. Our client is a company that offers the opportunity for upward mobility based on their size and growth. We also have relationships within the building and are confident in this being a well run operation.
The Transportation Manager leads a team of 8 direct reports and 100 drivers.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, directs, and oversees transportation functions for the accounts
- Developing great relationships with the drivers and leaders of their client
- Monitor KPI metrics and analyze operational variables and implement solutions that positively impact account performance
- Ensures on-time delivery of products and services
- Ensures transportation operations meets or exceeds safety and regulatory standards
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent management experience in the logistics field (3-5 years)
- Strong knowledge of dispatch operations, transportation management and logistics solutions with a broad knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
Skills/Abilities:
- Exceptional communication skills
- Excellent leadership abilities
