What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager - Site Manager position at Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC?
About Us:
At Liberty Tire Recycling, we're building a sustainable future - one tire at a time. As North America's leading tire recycler, we offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the environment. Join our team of nearly 4,000 dedicated employees across 70 sites and help us transform billions of pounds of waste tires into valuable resources. We're committed to innovation, a circular economy, and providing a rewarding workplace where you can grow and thrive.
Job Summary:
The Transportation Manager- Site Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all activities related to operating a successful tire collection facility. This is a hands-on position, working side by side with the site team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all employees while complying with safety and environmental regulations.
- Foster a positive cultural atmosphere to maximize employee performance. Lead by example and dedicate the necessary time to drive results.
- Oversee all site operations, including developing and optimizing tire collection routes, conducting daily safety meetings, managing fleet deployment, handling tires, maintaining fleet vehicles, and delivering best-in-class customer service.
- Manage and assist with counting, unloading, loading, and sorting waste and grade tires daily to ensure all tires are accounted for and shipped to the proper locations for further processing.
- Surpass financial targets by driving operational efficiencies (labor, asset utilization, tire handling).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, personnel development, transportation, and tire handling.
- Execute an effective preventative maintenance program to ensure the site fleet operates safely and in compliance.
- Communicate key developments, learnings, and challenges to facilitate best practice sharing across the organization.
- Notify the Area Manager of any issues or problems.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proven success in delivering results through people.
- Effective and confident communication skills at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to manage multiple, and sometimes conflicting, work priorities and direct resources toward the highest-value tasks.
Education and Experience:
- 1- 3 years experience in related leadership roles required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related disciplines preferred.
- Experience working within an established transportation company and familiarity with FMCSA guidelines.
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is a plus.
Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
