Regional Transportation Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
Location: FIELD OFFICE
FLSA Class: EXEMPT
Responsible to: TRANSPORTATION SENIOR MANAGER

Position Summary: The purpose of this job is to manage the daily transportation operations within one of the company’s regions, while ensuring that Company drivers comply with all federal, state, local, and company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee, lead, and set priorities for a team of Lead Drivers and Drivers in a region.
• Interview, select, coach, train, and develop direct reports, to include appraising job performance and conducting performance reviews.
• Provide safety training for all Drivers to ensure implementation of Company safety and operational procedures including regular driver observations and deliver appropriate progressive discipline up to and including termination.
• Partner with Fleet Maintenance and Lead Driver to ensure equipment maintenance compliance with environmental, safety, and legal regulations.
• Manage the region’s budget to meet financial and operational goals.
• Execute strategic initiatives for both the region and the company that align with company goals; define objectives for regional implementation and attainment.
• Collaborate with other Transportation Regional Managers to address challenges; provide feedback on operational issues and solutions to upper management.
• Review, approve and process equipment maintenance invoices and Driver payroll for the region.
• Complete daily and weekly reporting on safety-related incidents and staffing needs.
• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred.
• Minimum five years’ prior experience in the trucking industry required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in logistics operations (dispatch, routing, load planning, optimization), preferably in truckload, LTL, or tanker required.
• Minimum three years’ prior experience as a driver-supervisor of a large team required.
• Microsoft Office Skills required.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to motivate and lead a diverse team.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and situation analysis skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize based upon immediate and long-term needs of the region and company.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage projects related to company goals and initiatives.
• Financial acumen and experience related to budgets.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

**VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Trucking: 5 years (Preferred)
• Logistic Operations: 5 years (Preferred)
• Driver- Supervisor: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Orla, TX 79770: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000