Manager, Transportation

This role is responsible to manage the transportation functions, which may include supervising drivers, dispatching, routing and/or planning (to include for-hire cartage and/or backhauls), to ensure safe, timely and accurate delivery to customers. Partners with, and coordinates transportation related activities with other departments such as warehouse distribution, maintenance, etc. May work within a nonunion or union driver's environment depending on assigned location. 

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Responsible for the management of the transportation operations as assigned, which may include supervising drivers, dispatching, routing and/or planning (to include for-hire cartage and/or backhauls), to ensure safe, timely and accurate delivery to customers.  

• Work with cross-functional departments (i.e., warehouse distribution, maintenance, customer service) as it relates to the transportation operations and ensure prompt and timely resolution of any issues.  

• Responsible for managing, planning and coordinating deliveries, backhauls and for-hire cartage; partner with other departments to determine the most efficient, economical and cost-effective routes and shipping methods and to ensure high quality, cost effective and timely logistics services that meet customer expectations and business objectives.  

• May negotiate rates for third party services/contract drivers based on business need. 

• Manage the dispatch process based on the required deliveries/shipment schedule; ensure efficient transportation planning and scheduling of drivers and deliveries to maximize resources, reduce miles and ensure efficient utilization of equipment and drivers within the assigned location(s).  

• Manage and ensure department compliance with DOT/CSA, OSHA and other government regulatory agencies. 

• Ensure Transportation Supervisors review drivers hours of service (HOS) requirements, trip reporting, and other DOT/CSA requirements and record-keeping and address any issues in a timely manner. 

• Partner with the Fleet Operations and Compliance team to ensure compliance with DOT/CSA and safety regulations, review reporting and compliance of the on-board computer system, and to make recommendations for the replacement and maintenance of equipment. 

• Oversee the analysis of transportation activities; recommend and/or implement changes based on the results of such analysis.  

• Develop and maintain on-going reporting to track transportation activities and expenses to include, but not limited to, cost per mile, operating ratio, driver/truck utilization and availability, as well as delivery performance (accuracy, timeliness and customer satisfaction).  

• Monitor equipment maintenance and availability of equipment for the assigned location(s).  

• Ensure procedures for the efficient operation and utilization of equipment is followed; address any issues or concerns promptly.  

• Work with maintenance team to ensure equipment (tractor/trailer) is in proper working c