This award-winning multi-billion dollar company is seeking a strong and driven Transportation Manager to join their transportation team in Georgia. This organization is a leading food distribution and solutions company servicing markets such as large national accounts, grocers, ecommerce retailers, and commissaries. This role is responsible for leading and managing transportation functions including, but not limited to, dispatching, routing, and planning. This individual will additionally work cross-functionally with departments including Warehouse & Distribution, Finance, Maintenance, etc. regarding transportation operations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage and ensure department compliance with DOT/CSA, OSHA and other government regulatory agencies
- Meet customer expectations and business objectives through efficient and effective planning, managing, and coordination of deliveries and backhauls
- Maintain and develop reporting and KPIs to track transportation activities and expenses
- Conduct analyses of transportation activities to implement improvements and changes where necessary
- Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates
- Management of transportation operations P&L
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation or related industry
- 5+ years experience in Transportation based role
- 2+ years supervisory/management experience
- Knowledge of Transportation/TMS softwares
- Experience and knowledge of DOT/CSA, OSHA regulations and other governmental compliance
