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Transportation Manager

SmartTalent Staffing and Recruiting
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

SmartHire has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transportation Manager for a client in Portland area of Oregon. Be a part of an amazing fast-paced company that has been in business for over 40 years. You must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation management, have strong leadership, people management and communication skills, a current commercial drives license and be insurable.

Salary

91,100-$132,000 annually DOE

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision on the first of the month following hire. ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k). Paid vacations, paid holidays. Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking, Coverage under State Sick Leave. 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents. Employee assistance program (EAP)

Shift

Monday – Friday

Job Summary :

Oversee transportation department employees and assets. Responsible for the hiring, training, and supervision of management team, drivers, and support personnel. Organize scheduling and timely delivery of all shipments. Manage and maintain the transport fleet while ensuring this division is compliant with all state and federal rules and regulations that govern the transportation industry and the State of Oregon.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Direct activities related to routing, dispatching, and tracking transportation vehicles.
  • Plan, organize, and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a timely manner consistent with organizational requirements.
  • Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative and procedural policies as well as safety and government rules and regulations.
  • Promote a safe work environment by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members to discuss areas of improvement.
  • Manage and maintain all fleet and supporting equipment requirements including maintenance, repair, and replacement of trucks, trailers, vans, rentals, and any other company fleet vehicles. This includes all licensing and registration requirements.
  • Ensure company is compliant with all permitting and regulations along with monthly and quarterly reporting.
  • Practice root cause analysis method in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation injuries and vehicle accidents.
  • Complete new hire and annual employee performance reviews.
  • Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, and budgets for improved profits and services.
  • Collaborate with other managers and staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in transportation management.
  • Current commercial driving license, medical card and driving record in good standing.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Customer service driven.
  • Professional, positive demeanor.
  • Working knowledge of FMCSR and State Regulations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • SmartTalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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