Transportation Manager
Quality Custom Distribution
Roseville, MN
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$120,000
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auditing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Computer Systems, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Delivery Driving, Distribution Services, Diversity, Employee Retention, Equipment Specification, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Labor Unions, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Staff Development, Staff Motivation, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Writing, Training/Teaching, Transportation Regulations, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Roseville, MN
POSTED
Today
Description
JOB SUMMARY: Manages all activities related to a facility's transportation, ensuring that Division and Company objectives for efficiency, economy, quality, and productivity are met or exceeded.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans and directs the day-to-day transportation functions, including the work assignments of facility transportation supervisors and clerical staff, to ensure that department standards for efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness are met or exceeded. (25%)
2. Establishes and communicates department goals, monitoring employee performance to ensure they are met or exceeded. (15%)
3. Provides training, development, and performance evaluations of department staff; works with Human
Resources to department hiring to ensure selection of qualified employees. (15%)
4. Directs the completion of routing, manpower, and equipment schedules to ensure that organizational KPIs are met. (15%)
5. Coordinates daily and monthly repairs and preventative maintenance for all tractors and trailers with Penske for safety, to minimize down time, and to comply with DOT and other Federal and State transportation and safety regulations for all GSF distribution centers. (15%)
6. Develops, audits, and manages the budget and operations costs to ensure efficient operations. (10%)
7. Obtains, analyzes, and recommends equipment specifications, quotes, and procurement for essential department equipment to ensure effective use of operating funds. (5%)
8. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000. Full benefits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
3 to 6 years of work experience in transportation or fleet management, including supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
DOT regulations, policies, and procedures (E)
Project management concepts and techniques (E)
Relevant safety policies, practices and procedures (E)
Management/supervisory concepts and techniques (E)
Labor contracts and labor union environment (J)
Computer-based routing systems (J)
On-board computer systems (J)
Equipment specifications (J)
Storage and shipment of food or allied products (J)
Budgetary concepts and procedures (J)
PC word-processing/spreadsheet software applications (J)
Skill and ability to:
Serve as a team member, facilitator and/or leader as the team role warrants
Lead a diverse workforce of approximately 100 or more employees in a 24 hour/7 day per week operation
Resolve delivery issues between drivers and customers; other customer service issues
Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment
Interpret transportation operations anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports
Prepare and deliver presentations to management, customers, regulatory agencies and other representatives of external organizations
Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
Act in accordance with QCD’s Values and Creed
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises, through subordinate management, 100 or more employees, including hourly staff. Manages projects with significant financial and customer-service impact.
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/quality standards for efficiency and timeliness
Budget
Driver performance
Customer and vendor relationships
Cost containment
Teamwork within the department and across departments
Project assignment standards
Customer satisfaction
External relationships with regulatory agencies
Employee development to meet QCD’s projected near- and mid-term objectives
Recruitment and retention of workforce to meet QCD’s diversity objectives
Safety of employees
Safety of facility and transportation equipment
About the Company
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