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Transportation Manager

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

  • Jackson, Michigan
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Subsidiary: OmniSource Overview: The Transportation Manager – GLD MI is responsible for overseeing transportation operations for the Great Lakes Division Michigan locations, including fleet utilization, driver and dispatch support, equipment maintenance, DOT compliance, safety, customer service, and coordination with internal teams to ensure efficient and reliable transportation service. Responsibilities: Manage and coach transportation team members, including drivers, payroll, dispatch, administrative, and maintenance staff, for the Great Lakes Division Michigan locations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJackson, Michigan
    IndustryMetals and Minerals
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Websitehttp://www.steeldynamics.com

    Description

    Subsidiary: OmniSource Overview:

    The Transportation Manager – GLD MI is responsible for overseeing transportation operations for the Great Lakes Division Michigan locations, including fleet utilization, driver and dispatch support, equipment maintenance, DOT compliance, safety, customer service, and coordination with internal teams to ensure efficient and reliable transportation service.
     
    What We Offer
    Competitive Base Pay + Weekly Incentive Bonus Opportunities
    Full Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance Plans
    Health Savings Account (HSA) with Annual Company Contribution
    Annual Bonus (Profit-Sharing)
    401(k) Plan with Company Match up to 50%
    Annual Stock Award ($2,200 every November)
    Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% Company Match
    Paid Vacation
    10 Paid Holidays
    Company-paid Uniforms
    …and many more!

     

    Responsibilities:

    • Manage and coach transportation team members, including drivers, payroll, dispatch, administrative, and maintenance staff, for the Great Lakes Division Michigan locations.
    • Responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of all transportation equipment, ensuring that costs stay within budget limits.
    • Operate fleet in compliance with all federal and state DOT regulations as well as SDI/OmniSource safety rules and regulations.
    • Provide customer service and dispatch support to help ensure prompt service to customer locations and timely order fulfillment for end users.
    • Communicate effectively and foster a positive working relationship with other internal departments, including Marketing and Operations.
    • Negotiate third-party freight rates.
    • Manage fleet utilization by regularly reviewing rates, monitoring driver performance and efficiency, and identifying opportunities to improve transportation operations.
    • Verify payroll for accuracy.
    • Other projects as assigned.
     

     

    Qualifications:

    Required

     

    • 2-5 years of experience operating a medium-sized fleet or common carrier fleet
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Strong working knowledge of federal and state DOT laws and regulations
    • Proven knowledge of transportation equipment operation and routing
    • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues in the safest and most effective manner
    • Intermediate-level experience with Microsoft Office products
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Proven ability to stay organized and manage time effectively

    Preferred

    • Previous experience with SAI/RIMAS, Carrierweb, and OTM software
    • Previous experience managing union employees and/or contract negotiations
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Mechanical background

    Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.

    About Company

    Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ-STLD) is unique among American steel companies. Founded in 1993, it is the youngest of America’s major steel companies. The company's initial public offering occurred in 1996. It quickly grew to become one of the nation’s premier carbon steel producers. Steel Dynamics' historic growth is a combination of organic capacity greenfield additions and strategic acquisitions. By adding upstream assets that provide raw materials needed to produce high quality steel at each of its steel mills, and bridging downstream assets that fabricate a variety of high quality steel products, Steel Dynamics has broadened its product portfolio and expanded its market diversity. Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers: • Competitive Salary and Bonus Compensation Packages • Aggressive 401k Match • Profit Sharing • Stock Options • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Relocation and temporary living expenses

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