Logistics & Transportation Manager - HK/ IMC Southeast Idaho

 

Job ID:  497478

 

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

 

 

Position Overview

 

The Logistics & Transportation Manager will be responsible for the safe management of all AGG & HMA trucks and drivers for both HK Contractors and IMC Pocatello operating companies.  This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Logistics & Transportation Department including but not limited to personnel management, safety, cost reporting and management, CMMS and truck maintenance, Motive video monitoring, dispatch software, driver training, product orders and delivery, monitoring telematics systems, DOT compliance and customer service. 

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

 

• Overall Safety, Performance, and Training of all Logistics and Transportation Personnel
• CDL and Medical Card Monitoring and Management
• Driver Qualifications and Records (Driver Files) Management
• FMSCA Score management for both OpCo’s.
• Hired Hauler Qualification and Management
• Asset Management
  • Truck & Trailer Utilization
  • Truck Capacity
  • Own vs. Hire
  • Truck Types
  • Seasonality
• Recruiting, Retention, and Training of our Drivers
  • Understand Work Balance
  • Seasonality Management
  • Recruiting and Job Marketing
  • Semi-annual Performance Reviews
  • Long Term Training and Development of our drivers 
• Market Understanding & Knowledge
  • Understanding Top Market Carriers
  • Negotiating Rates
  • Product Knowledge, Inventories Locations, Capacities
• KPIs
  • Understanding the financial impacts of the Logistics & Transportation department upon the overall business
  • Usage and distribution of day to day guidance metrics
  • Tons per hour, and cost per ton management
  • Staggered starts and loading processes
  • Effective presentation and distribution of key numbers throughout organization
• Short & Long Term Scheduling Management
  • Oversee day to day schedule
  • Ability to guide long term schedule
  • Plan vs. Actual
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations as well as other applicable local, state and federal regulations.
• Assist the sales and estimating teams with cost estimates.
• Ensure telematics systems are functioning appropriately and champion systems throughout the company.  Assist with training employees on these systems.
• Prompt and accurate payroll and hired hauler timecards.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 3-5 years of leadership/management and/or product knowledge required.
• General working knowledge of computers and ability to learn multiple software.
• Knowledge of FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) rules and regulations preferred but will train the right candidate. 
• Possession of a valid state commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A with Double and Triple Endorsements is preferred 
• Must possess a valid Medical Card as per DOT standard
• Thorough operational knowledge and skills of end dumps and belly dumps (with and without pups) and related equipment to be operated.
• Thorough operational knowledge of transporting equipment.
• Can operate equipment safely and efficiently

 

Work Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft suite of tools including Excel, Word and Outlook.  Must be able to utilize internet effectively. 
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
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Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as delivery tickets, safety rules and procedure manuals as well as carry out written or verbal instructions.