What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Logistics Manager position at Living Earth - Houston, TX?
Living Earth Regional Logistics Manager
Living Earth, the leading producer of premium soil blends and elite mulch in Texas and Tennessee is hiring a Regional Logistics Manager. This is a facility where the Regional Logistics Manager oversees all drivers in the region. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and a can-do attitude. This position must work effectively with all levels within the company from senior management to hourly employees. The position works Monday through Friday with potential calls on weekends.
Living Earth offers competitive pay and an amazing portfolio of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life flexible spending, and 401K. Paid holiday vacation time and sick time are offered as well as a potential annual bonus.
If your qualifications match the attributes below, we hope you will apply for this amazing opportunity to help grow our green, environmentally friendly, recyclable business.
Responsibilities:
- Scheduling and dispatching trucks to appropriate locations according to predetermined schedules, customer requests or immediate needs
- Relaying information such time frames or other messages to and from drivers, sales reps, site managers or customers
- Using telephones or other messaging devices to contact employees or other personnel
- Speaking with customers, sales team and management to resolve problems
- Preparing daily work such as schedules
- Track driver safety and drive safety culture within the group
- Work with drivers to ensure proper maintenance is being scheduled
Successful Candidate Attributes:
- Experience in the logistics field
- Strong customer service skills
- Impeccable work ethic and a willingness to learn
- Hands on, day-to-day proven management experience