Transportation Manager
Transportation Manager
Location: Buffalo, NY
Salary: $90-95k + annual bonus + sign-on bonus
The transportation manager will be a hands-on warehouse leader responsible for managing daily drivers and fleet, driving route optimization, delivering top customer service and enforcing a strong culture of safety, teamwork and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong logistics leadership experience overseeing local or national deliveries and in-depth knowledge of sound safety procedures. This position will be based fully on-site out of their Buffalo, NY facility and offers a base salary of $90-95,000 with annual performance-based bonus potential and a competitive sign on bonus.
The Transportation manager will be responsible for…
- Enforce a safety-first culture for all warehouse employees and customers.
- Manage drivers delivering both locally and nationally from training and development, conflict resolution and strong leadership. Conduct driver meetings and schedule working shifts.
- Assist Sr Transportation Manager with the management/mentorship of a Transportation Coordinator.
- Assess team performance, coach on culture and safety standards and enforce protocol.
- Oversee production goals with accuracy to deliver top customer satisfaction. Problem-solve when issues arise and drive cost effective and sound solutions.
- Deliver detailed records keeping.
The ideal Transportation Manager should have…
- 3+ years of experience within transportation, logistics, warehouse distribution, or related field.
- Experience including overseeing a workforce (delivery drivers preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of transportation operations.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.
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