What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Transportation Manager, Remote position at Synagro?
Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.
What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer :
15 days paid time off
10 Holidays
Medical / Dental / Vision (within 30 days of hire)
Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
Career growth and promotional opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES :
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Southeast Region
Support Contract management and contract compliance for existing and new routes / carriers
Responsible for training managers / dispatchers in directing daily operations as expected
Analyze data / trends to explain cost drivers and provide commentary as to performance
Implement new carrier routings that improve service or lower cost
Develop and manage RFPs as needed
Develop growth strategies for backhaul revenue
Assist in establishing and maintaining the transportation network
Develop and report carrier metrics, including time in transit, claims, performance, and costs analytics
Interacts with Plant Managers, Supervisors, and company personnel to provide transportation service to meet our corporate goals, solve issues, and create a team concept in daily activities
Lead, direct, and manage fleet operations staff
Optimize the utilization of equipment and staffing in a dynamic environment
Develop route schedules working closely with the Plant Managers and Dispatchers to ensure assets and drivers are scheduled appropriately
Adapting plans according to changes in production and customer requirements
Oversite of equipment repair and maintenance and the cost control associated with it
Reporting basic financials including labor, travel, and expenses as it pertains to assigned events
Keeping updated driver logs and schedules in accordance with Department of Transportation rules
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS :
Overall fleet and managerial responsibility.
Thorough understanding of field operations.
Ability to anticipate transportation needs allowing making fleet moves as needed.
Prepare daily transportation schedules for hauling routes.
Manage and track all maintenance / repairs monthly financials.
Coordinate all logistics for multiple sites.
Consistently review equipment and prepare replacement schedules.
Communicate effectively to all levels of the company.
Energetic and dedicated.
COMPETENCIES :
Customer Focus
Action & Results Oriented
Business Acumen
Comfort Around Higher Management
Delegation
Managerial Courage
Embrace and Demonstrate Synagro's Ethics and Values
Flexibility
Approachability
Organizational Agility
Understands the cultures of organizations.
Time Management - Values time, uses his / her time effectively and efficiently
QUALIFICATIONS :
Advanced user of MS Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of transportation and OSHA regulations
Knowledge of California Labor laws
College degree (Transportation, Operations Management, Business Administration) or equivalent experience
Management experience in high volume, growth-oriented organization
10 years of experience in the transportation industry working with biosolids, waste or construction carriers
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