Transportation Manager

Job title: Transportation Manager

Job Description:

We are hiring a Transportation Manager in Montgomery, AL for our Supply Chain Solutions division.

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
• Annual Salary: $80,000
• Schedule: Mon – Fri 10am – 7pm

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Summary The Transportation Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable execution of shuttle transportation and yard spotting operations supporting manufacturing and distribution facilities. The Manager provides direct operational leadership to the driver workforce, coordinates daily requirements with customer and Ryder warehouse/operations leadership, manages equipment and labor capacity, monitors service performance, and drives continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Customer service satisfaction and expectation management
• Staffing performance management and development of exempt and non-exempt employees
• Manage day-to-day planning and scheduling
• Health and Safety Management
• State/Local/Federal regulations compliance

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work within international functional teams
• High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
• Off shift support in the event of critical customer network disruption or crisis
• Makes decisions in a timely manner
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) is required advanced required
• Logistics industry knowledge advanced required
• Knowledge and understanding of Customer/Company local and Federal regulations advanced required
• Fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain Management components intermediate required
• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing and Production advanced required

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred

• Two (2) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required

• One (1) year or more direct supervisory/leadership experience required

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) is required. advanced required

• Logistics industry knowledge advanced required

• Knowledge and understanding of Customer/Company local and Federal regulations. advanced required

• Fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain Management components. intermediate required

• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing and Production advanced required

• We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire every day!

Important Note:

• Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants:

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